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KV55 USM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,832 mi
Last recorded95,832 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 95,832 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2023 95,832 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 91,958 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 84,787 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 79,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 73,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 68,721 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 56,879 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 53,109 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 49,189 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 45,556 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 41,038 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 41,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 36,676 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low

some wear to offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2011 32,835 miles

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

both front tyres wearing.

Pass 20 Aug 2010 28,716 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low,front tyres have some wear.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 25,282 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 21,256 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 USM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 USM, 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 USM registered?

KV55 USM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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The MOT history for KV55 USM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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