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KC55 PXH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

95,051 mi
Last recorded95,051 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC55 PXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 95,051 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 93,169 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 89,351 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 89,337 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 86,168 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Jun 2019 86,168 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 80,544 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 75,795 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 75,710 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 75,655 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

Fail 21 Jun 2016 75,655 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance showing white (1.3.2d)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 73,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front wheel arch liner removed as rubbing on tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2015 73,415 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front wheel arch liner removed as rubbing on tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 69,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Jun 2014 69,383 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Jul 2013 65,701 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Jul 2013 65,701 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Aug 2012 57,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil level low

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2011 49,399 miles

unable to fully test rear seat belts, dog cover fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2010 41,313 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 33,082 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 27,032 miles

gearbox oil leak

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 PXH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PXH, 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 PXH registered?

KC55 PXH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 December 2005.

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The MOT history for KC55 PXH shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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