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KV55 UJO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,651 mi
Last recorded149,651 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 UJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 149,651 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 May 2017 149,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings inner rack joint (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 143,629 miles

Nearside inner rack joint slight play

Offside inner rack joint slight play

under -trays fitted shrouding underside

Pass 8 Nov 2014 137,534 miles

o/s/f tyre slight kerb damage to outer wall

Pass 9 Nov 2013 130,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Nov 2013 130,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2012 122,110 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 32,142 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 115,009 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 109,430 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 96,834 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 88,775 miles

ofside mirror damage

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 UJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UJO, 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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What year was KV55 UJO registered?

KV55 UJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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