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KC55 PXS

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

91,961 mi
Last recorded91,961 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 91,961 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 90,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 87,033 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 83,649 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 80,547 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 80,546 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 74,992 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front & rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s/r & n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2019 74,992 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front & rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s/r & n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 70,944 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged & intermittent operation of some indecator led bulbs ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s & n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2017 65,138 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 58,504 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 58,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nail o/s/r tyre

Pass 28 May 2015 52,215 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 43,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Dec 2013 43,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 36,442 miles

ALL TYRE TREAD Approx 3-4mm

Pass 15 Dec 2011 29,665 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 24,547 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 17,976 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 14,729 miles

NS mirror cracked

Pass 4 Dec 2008 12,486 miles

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 PXS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PXS, 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 PXS registered?

KC55 PXS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 2005.

Is KC55 PXS safe to buy?

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