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KD55 UPJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,545 mi
Last recorded153,545 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 UPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 153,545 miles

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

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake 16%

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2020 153,545 miles

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

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake 16%

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2019 153,520 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 153,520 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 153,276 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 153,276 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 149,291 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 141,912 miles

rear discs pitted

Fail 25 Sep 2015 141,912 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear discs pitted

Pass 30 Sep 2014 137,709 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear discs worn

Pass 1 Oct 2013 132,439 miles

both nearside tyres scuffed no cord exposed

Pass 27 Apr 2012 125,632 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 119,153 miles

Oil leak

rear discs pitted

Pass 20 Apr 2010 109,988 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 83,104 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 91,591 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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KD55 UPJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KD55 UPJ, 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 KD55 UPJ registered?

KD55 UPJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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