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MV55 KVH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

116,296 mi
Last recorded116,296 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 KVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 116,296 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 112,678 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 112,636 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 109,694 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 102,827 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear child seat fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2014 94,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 85,722 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 75,775 miles

osf tyre low outer edge nsr tyre getting low rear springs corroeded

Pass 30 Aug 2011 69,255 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 62,347 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 57,904 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 49,386 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 48,212 miles

Advise wear on outer edge of offside front tyre.

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 KVH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MV55 KVH, 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 KVH registered?

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

Is MV55 KVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV55 KVH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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