MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,251 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Central Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure Mount broken off (6.1.2 (a))
Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
o/r lamp broken
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play upper joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)
Central exhaust bracket broke
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamps (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both worn and look overheated (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Central exhaust bracket broke
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamps (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both worn and look overheated (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
advise nearside front tyre splitting around tread
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise discs pitted and worn
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KV55 UJN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 UJN, 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.
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KV55 UJN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2005.
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