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KV55 USF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

152,662 mi
Last recorded152,662 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 152,662 miles

Front tyre slightly side worn.

Pass 20 Jan 2022 144,828 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2022 144,732 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2021 137,485 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover and under trays fitted

rear tyres showing signs of wear

Pass 13 Jan 2020 131,686 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside registration bulb dim

Pass 9 Jan 2019 122,407 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

nearside number plate lamp dim

Fail 9 Jan 2019 122,403 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

engine cover and under trays fitted

nearside number plate lamp dim

Pass 19 Jan 2018 114,151 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 106,511 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 95,446 miles

rear tyres part worn

Pass 11 Sep 2014 87,822 miles

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 16 Sep 2013 81,389 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE GETTING LOW ON OUTER EDGE

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 73,967 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE GETTING LOW

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 21 Sep 2011 64,825 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE GETTING LOW

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 16 Sep 2010 54,976 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 45,388 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 32,984 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 USF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 USF, 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 USF registered?

KV55 USF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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