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DE55 KKG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

108,506 mi
Last recorded108,506 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 KKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 108,506 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 106,506 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Aug 2022 106,506 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jul 2021 104,779 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 104,779 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 103,370 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 103,370 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 101,541 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 101,541 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides bulb position wrong (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 98,826 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 98,826 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 96,202 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 96,231 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 92,831 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 92,779 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 89,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 86,268 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner and outter edges

Pass 10 Sep 2013 82,984 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 82,984 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 80,309 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 74,452 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 69,272 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 69,272 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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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DE55 KKG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 DE55 KKG, 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 DE55 KKG registered?

DE55 KKG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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