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MV55 KXM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

192,550 mi
Last recorded192,550 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 192,550 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 173,496 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 164,638 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 162,458 miles

Offside Rear drop link starting to wear

Pass 1 Apr 2019 154,297 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 148,396 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 148,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Wheel nut(s) missing ALL 4 WHEELS (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 147,131 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 147,130 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r and o/s/r tyres side wall worn advises customer to change (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 145,825 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 145,824 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 142,907 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 142,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 139,309 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 128,351 miles

Passenger side front steering arm has slight play

Pass 6 Mar 2012 116,068 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 114,762 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 112,733 miles

Front tyres wearing low on outer edges.

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake long travel.

Fail 7 Sep 2010 112,733 miles

Front tyres wearing low on outer edges.

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake long travel.

Pass 10 Sep 2009 88,570 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 58,840 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 KXM 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 76.2%.

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 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 KXM, 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 KXM registered?

MV55 KXM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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