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KV55 ZBE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,711 mi
Last recorded147,711 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 ZBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 147,711 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 143,492 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 140,162 miles

Underbody shields fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2022 137,744 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody guards fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2021 137,071 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front fog lights one smashed the other not working

Pass 13 Nov 2020 132,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s front fog light lens broken

Pass 4 Apr 2019 128,318 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 124,265 miles

o/s headlight poor image

Pass 31 Mar 2017 119,780 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 111,898 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 111,896 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 101,044 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 98,872 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 98,872 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 146,476 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 146,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 82,007 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 82,007 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 69,720 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 69,534 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs slight wear

Fail 5 Jul 2010 56,339 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs are slightly worn

nearside front tyre has a small cut to the outer side wall but not deep enough to reach the cords

plastic under trays fitted

unable to fully inspect the bottom of the rear coil springs

Pass 5 Jul 2010 56,339 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake discs are slightly worn

nearside front tyre has a small cut to the outer side wall but not deep enough to reach the cords

plastic under trays fitted

unable to fully inspect the bottom of the rear coil springs

Pass 30 Jun 2009 39,193 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 25 Jun 2008 24,972 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)

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

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 ZBE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZBE, 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 ZBE registered?

KV55 ZBE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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