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KV55 UPT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

99,905 mi
Last recorded99,905 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 99,905 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 99,525 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 99,521 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2024 98,603 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2023 96,627 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 94,230 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 91,188 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 88,087 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 83,755 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 77,704 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 70,599 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 65,857 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 59,896 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 53,235 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 48,026 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 41,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 41,413 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 39,426 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 32,952 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 28,017 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 23,535 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 UPT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 UPT, 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 UPT registered?

KV55 UPT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is KV55 UPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV55 UPT shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KV55 UPT have outstanding finance?

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