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KV55 UOO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

94,277 mi
Last recorded94,277 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 UOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 94,277 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 93,828 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 93,014 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 92,358 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 81,787 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 81,787 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 73,663 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 64,252 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 49,451 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 39,903 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 31,413 miles

Nearside front and offside front tyres deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2015 28,430 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracking and deteriorated sidewall

Pass 21 Oct 2014 26,740 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 26,345 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 26,004 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 25,687 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 25,121 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 24,252 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 23,424 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 UOO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 UOO, 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 UOO registered?

KV55 UOO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is KV55 UOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV55 UOO shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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