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MV55 KWR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

217,961 mi
Last recorded217,961 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 217,961 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 212,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 196,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play camber arm joint on rock test found now excess play in caster arm been renewed please keep checked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front screw in tyre tread please keep check on pressure

Fail 23 Nov 2018 196,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front caster arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front screw in tyre tread please keep check on pressure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front caster arm please keep joint checked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play to max limit please keep checked (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 176,009 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2017 176,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 150,255 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2016 150,254 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 144,071 miles

nearside rear tyre has a large nail in tread

Pass 17 Oct 2014 139,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2014 139,711 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 134,771 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 134,769 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 125,754 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 116,228 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 116,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 22 Oct 2010 106,908 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 85,855 miles

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

nsf tyre has slight cut to tread no cords exposed

Pass 10 Oct 2008 69,345 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 66,754 miles

slight deteriation starting on rear number plate

Fail 19 Aug 2008 66,754 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight deteriation starting on rear number plate

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 KWR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KWR, 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 KWR registered?

MV55 KWR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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