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MV55 KZN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,979 mi
Last recorded149,979 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 149,979 miles

Body component slightly loose FRONT BUMPER (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 149,979 miles

Body component slightly loose FRONT BUMPER (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working BOTH (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 143,745 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 138,698 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 30,551 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 125,154 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 19 Aug 2014 111,086 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 100,555 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 100,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 92,867 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 79,575 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 66,859 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 57,469 miles

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 49,654 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 KZN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KZN, 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 KZN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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