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KV55 VOD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

70,444 mi
Last recorded70,444 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 70,444 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 68,013 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 66,011 miles

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))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 63,319 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 58,042 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 53,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 49,763 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 49,763 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake and side light (4.3.3 (b))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn below minium and front brake discs scored (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 49,721 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating brake disc heavily worn (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement alloy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement alloy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 44,227 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 39,377 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 33,512 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre inner sidewall has cuts

Pass 9 Oct 2015 25,711 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 24,616 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 23,551 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 23,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 21,780 miles

passenger front tyre has kerb damage to sidewall

Fail 20 Nov 2012 21,780 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

passenger front tyre has kerb damage to sidewall

Pass 25 Nov 2011 19,970 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 19,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 18,316 miles

ADVISE x2 cuts on outer sidewall of the nearside rear tyre but not down to the ply or cords

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

advise rear tail lamp operating on back up bulb all lights found to be working at time of test.

Fail 25 Nov 2010 18,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

ADVISE x2 cuts on outer sidewall of the nearside rear tyre but not down to the ply or cords

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

advise rear tail lamp operating on back up bulb all lights found to be working at time of test.

Pass 28 Nov 2009 16,293 miles

Defective bulb warning displayed on instrument panel. inspection=ok

Engine bay including brake servo, underside and outer sills under covers

N/S/R tyre with poor siewall condition moved to N/S/F, Rear tyres new

O/S/F jacking point block displaced, jammed under outer sill cover.

Fail 27 Nov 2009 16,280 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Defective bulb warning displayed on instrument panel. inspection=ok

Engine bay including brake servo, underside and outer sills under covers

N/S/R tyre sidewall in poor condition.

O/S/F jacking point block displaced, jammed under outer sill cover.

Pass 26 Nov 2008 11,535 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 VOD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VOD, 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 VOD registered?

KV55 VOD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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