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MV55 KVG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

171,392 mi
Last recorded171,392 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 KVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 171,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Movement from bush area - unable to inspect area due to shield (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 160,207 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Front BOTH SIDES TYRES LOW ON OUTER EDGE

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 154,275 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 154,275 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 140,956 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 129,454 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 129,454 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 124,163 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 117,986 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)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 117,986 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 114,009 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 114,009 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 108,636 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 108,636 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 100,178 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 100,178 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 89,493 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 83,522 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 73,924 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 73,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 65,979 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 53,488 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 KVG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KVG, 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 MV55 KVG registered?

MV55 KVG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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