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MV55 KZX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

93,825 mi
Last recorded93,825 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 93,825 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 5 Apr 2018 92,524 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. didnt lock out (3.7.B.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded lips (3.5.1i)

undertray fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2017 90,987 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 90,987 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced lower (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) locking device missing (3.1.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 85,333 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 85,327 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 80,063 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 6,870 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 75,881 miles

light binding left hand rear brake

Fail 4 Mar 2014 75,876 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 73,195 miles

right hand mirror loose

Pass 20 Mar 2012 71,768 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 71,758 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2011 68,945 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 68,945 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

Pass 4 May 2010 62,841 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 43,522 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 43,522 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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 KZX 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 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KZX, 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 KZX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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