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KV55 URD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,031 mi
Last recorded117,031 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 URD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 117,031 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 113,152 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2016 109,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2015 105,063 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 105,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2014 100,720 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 9 May 2013 94,733 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 May 2013 94,733 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 88,239 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 79,002 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light on

Pass 29 Sep 2010 63,239 miles

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 47,711 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 29,401 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 URD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 URD, 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 URD registered?

KV55 URD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 October 2005.

Is KV55 URD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV55 URD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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