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MV55 KUD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

324,728 mi
Last recorded324,728 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 KUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 324,728 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 318,424 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 195,726 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 306,311 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 250,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear brake pipe, rear axle all slight corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2022 250,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

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

rear brake pipe, rear axle all slight corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2021 126,387 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 96,221 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 77,001 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 67,938 miles

both front brake backing plates are corroded

front suspension is noisy when braking

nearside front anti-roll bar link has play

nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

offside wing mirror/glass is damaged

Fail 31 Aug 2018 67,938 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working wing mirror mounted (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front brake backing plates are corroded

front suspension is noisy when braking

nearside front anti-roll bar link has play

nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

offside wing mirror/glass is damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2017 60,596 miles

nearside wing mirror is insecure

offside front upper control arm ball joint gaiter is insecure

offside rear indicator is faded

Fail 24 Aug 2017 60,596 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

nearside wing mirror is insecure

offside front upper control arm ball joint gaiter is insecure

offside rear indicator is faded

Pass 2 Aug 2016 53,225 miles

front tyres are worn on the edges

Pass 11 Aug 2015 46,507 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 46,566 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 43,756 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 41,878 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 41,876 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 38,956 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 38,956 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 34,163 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 30,551 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 30,551 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 24,633 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 24,631 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 18,969 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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MV55 KUD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 MV55 KUD, 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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MV55 KUD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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