MOT Status
ValidMileage
156,196 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front foglamp not working
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust corroded
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Track rod end (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
Rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin, slightly
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault SEAT MAT FAULT (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
plastic covers fitted
plastic covers fitted
plastic covers and sills fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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)
Nearside 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)
Offside 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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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KC55 OWA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 KC55 OWA, 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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KC55 OWA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 2005.
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