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MV55 KYF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,073 mi
Last recorded121,073 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 121,073 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 121,072 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 119,917 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 118,892 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 118,892 miles

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions all 4 (4.1.D.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 110,980 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 88,055 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Nov 2012 70,440 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 58,448 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 36,460 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 36,460 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 33,202 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 28,394 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 KYF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KYF, 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 KYF registered?

MV55 KYF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is MV55 KYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV55 KYF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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