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KV55 VOM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,245 mi
Last recorded87,245 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 VOM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 87,245 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 87,245 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside and offside lower rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective bracket detached (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 82,974 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o\s and n\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers under vehicle full inspection off pipes ect cannot be carried out

Fail 14 Sep 2021 82,962 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded o\s and n\s (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o\s and n\s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o\s and n\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers under vehicle full inspection off pipes ect cannot be carried out

Pass 5 Nov 2020 81,272 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))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 81,272 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 74,912 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o\s and n\s (5.2.3 (e))

complete underside of vehicle covered in a plastic tray

Pass 11 Oct 2018 64,951 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 56,470 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2016 43,869 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 26 Oct 2015 39,174 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 36,906 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 33,907 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 31,450 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 29,114 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2010 26,326 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 23,325 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 19,622 miles

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

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 VOM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VOM, 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 VOM registered?

KV55 VOM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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The MOT history for KV55 VOM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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