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KV55 UHM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

187,579 mi
Last recorded187,579 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 UHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 187,579 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside sill damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2019 181,174 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 181,174 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 167,537 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 167,072 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s front (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s front (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm rear both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 158,631 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 143,003 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front wipers slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2013 119,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2012 106,167 miles

front pads getting down

n/s front fog broken

Fail 22 May 2012 106,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2011 90,649 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 70,229 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 60,782 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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KV55 UHM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV55 UHM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV55 UHM registered?

KV55 UHM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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The MOT history for KV55 UHM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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