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KV55 VPE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,777 mi
Last recorded83,777 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 VPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 83,777 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 75,993 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 64,050 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2023 59,576 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 56,084 miles

Front Lower Both front front lower arms outer ball joints boots deteriorated, not to excess.

Outer sills covered by plastic trim.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Not to excess. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 54,882 miles

Both outer sills covered by plastic trim.

Front Lower Both front front lower arms outer boots slightly deteriorated but not to excess.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexis very slightly deteriorated not to excess. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 53,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower front arm outer boot slightly deteriorated, not to excess.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Not to excess. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower front arm outer boot slightly deteriorated, not to excess.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Not to excess. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 52,024 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 52,024 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 50,941 miles

Engine Management Light on

Near side front brake pipe has slight surface corrosion near flexy hose

Off side rear and Nearside rear brake pipe has slight surface corrosion near flexy hoses

Pass 30 Nov 2016 48,815 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face but not to excess

front tyres slightly worn on outer edge but not to excess

Fail 30 Nov 2016 48,815 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face but not to excess

front tyres slightly worn on outer edge but not to excess

Pass 27 Nov 2015 46,250 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low 3mm

Engine Management Light on

Front brake disc's worn and corroded

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Nov 2014 43,795 miles

eng light on

Pass 7 Nov 2013 40,965 miles

slight play in off side front wheel bearing but not to excess

Pass 8 Nov 2012 35,658 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 35,658 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 32,046 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 27,838 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 27,838 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 23,966 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 18,999 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)

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 VPE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV55 VPE registered?

KV55 VPE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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