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PE55 KVC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,700 mi
Last recorded122,700 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 KVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 122,700 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 112,033 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 111,852 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 105,522 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 105,522 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

o/s/rear tyre near to wear bars

Pass 19 Feb 2014 102,542 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 96,752 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 96,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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 20 Feb 2012 65,152 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 63,475 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 56,673 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 50,036 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 41,692 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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PE55 KVC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 PE55 KVC, 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 PE55 KVC registered?

PE55 KVC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is PE55 KVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE55 KVC 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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