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LR55 KVP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

30,133 mi
Last recorded30,133 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 KVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 30,133 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 30,133 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 28,048 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 24,993 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 24,964 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 23,016 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 21,664 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 21,664 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 19,427 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 18,255 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 18,255 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 17,509 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 17,509 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 16,447 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 16,447 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 14,034 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 12,917 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 11,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 10,271 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 8,327 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 6,075 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 4,167 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 2,856 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 2,088 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 2,088 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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LR55 KVP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 LR55 KVP, 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 LR55 KVP registered?

LR55 KVP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2005.

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