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KC55 PWN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

186,704 mi
Last recorded186,704 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC55 PWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 186,704 miles

brake pipes corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2017 179,481 miles

Oil leak ()

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

under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Dec 2016 173,099 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Slight oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2016 173,096 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 164,432 miles

oil leak

under trays fitted to underside of vehicle

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2015 164,432 miles

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

oil leak

under trays fitted to underside of vehicle

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2014 152,932 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 138,714 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 119,846 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 119,819 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 99,945 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 56,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 85,496 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 70,887 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 70,804 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 60,244 miles

front tyre wear uneven

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2008 59,413 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 PWN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PWN, 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 KC55 PWN registered?

KC55 PWN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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