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KV55 YZZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,002 mi
Last recorded130,002 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 130,002 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 130,002 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 119,777 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bolts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer and inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer and inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 109,765 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Sep 2019 101,630 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn badly and mettle paddle just starting to show though (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm bush perishing and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe rusty above rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup on body work (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm bush perishing and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring cups on body work (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body mounting surface rust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 91,144 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 81,685 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit very outer bold (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust hanger snapped off

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 68,501 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 68,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 63,083 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 54,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 54,418 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 49,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 47,168 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 42,506 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 11,757 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 30,719 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 23,027 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 YZZ 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 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 YZZ, 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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KV55 YZZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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