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MV55 KXU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

324,159 mi
Last recorded324,159 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 KXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 324,159 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

minor corrosion to underside and components

Pass 17 Sep 2025 312,816 miles

minor corrosion to underside and components

Pass 2 Nov 2024 298,009 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 176,470 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 273,194 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 266,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 20 Aug 2020 152,786 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 141,738 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 131,000 miles

Front engine under tray missing

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seat

Pass 2 Sep 2017 124,007 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 124,006 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 115,334 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 110,033 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 105,302 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 96,664 miles

rear tyres wearing low to around 3mm, 225-50-r16.

Fail 6 Jul 2013 96,661 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear tyres wearing low to around 3mm, 225-50-r16.

Pass 27 Jul 2012 89,633 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 23,338 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 69,633 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 49,499 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 22,629 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 22,236 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 KXU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV55 KXU registered?

MV55 KXU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is MV55 KXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV55 KXU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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