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MV55 KZZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

140,619 mi
Last recorded140,619 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 KZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 140,619 miles

Foot operated parking brake has only just met the requirements

Rear Brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2024 140,618 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Foot operated parking brake has only just met the requirements

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder smooth, very close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder smooth, very close to the limit 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2023 133,269 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 133,244 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 128,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing. [225/50zr16]. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing [225/50zr16].budget. (5.2.3 (e))

warning message displayed.

Fail 6 Jan 2022 128,645 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 205/55r16 pirelli. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing. [225/50zr16]. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing [225/50zr16].budget. (5.2.3 (e))

warning message displayed.

Pass 21 Jan 2021 123,762 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 123,740 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 121,729 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on inner and outer edges/also has a cut to the outer sidewall

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

both rear brakes slightly binding

both rear tyres cracked and perished within the tread

Fail 6 Jan 2020 121,728 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on inner and outer edges/also has a cut to the outer sidewall

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

both rear brakes slightly binding

both rear tyres cracked and perished within the tread

Pass 10 Jan 2019 119,896 miles

Nearside Front Inner Arch liner damaged/insecure

Fail 8 Jan 2019 119,892 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Arch liner damaged/insecure

Parking brake efficiency only just met.

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 116,643 miles

ESP cleared at time of re - test

Fail 4 Jan 2018 116,643 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 114,456 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 114,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50r16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 109,479 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 109,479 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 106,436 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 106,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 100,153 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 97,310 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 97,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre edge low

Pass 12 Nov 2011 91,682 miles

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 23 Oct 2010 86,386 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 80,123 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 62,834 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 KZZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 KZZ, 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 KZZ registered?

MV55 KZZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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