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MV55 KZJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

162,110 mi
Last recorded162,110 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 162,110 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 154,121 miles

Engine/body covers fitted to the underside of the vehicle

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 151,639 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 141,697 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 137,121 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 135,003 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 133,081 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 130,683 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 128,526 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 126,772 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 123,841 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 121,482 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 114,896 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2013 114,884 miles

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

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2011 100,804 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 95,207 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 80,516 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 60,490 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 KZJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 KZJ, 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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MV55 KZJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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