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KC55 PWL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

366,902 mi
Last recorded366,902 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC55 PWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2018 366,902 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake light (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 345,071 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 333,805 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Nov 2016 333,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 316,820 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 300,958 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 300,958 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 288,040 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 170,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 158,680 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

brake warning light is on

Fail 15 Nov 2011 158,680 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

brake warning light is on

Pass 27 Nov 2010 143,738 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)

Fail 27 Nov 2010 143,738 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 15 May 2009 118,565 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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KC55 PWL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KC55 PWL, 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 PWL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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