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KE55 POU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,162 mi
Last recorded123,162 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE55 POU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 123,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 104,684 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Feb 2022 84,480 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 67,073 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 62,607 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 43,848 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 40,544 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 32,543 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 32,542 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven Uneven Application 32-45% (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 31,131 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 29,969 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 29,969 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 28,369 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 26,566 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyre outter side walls cracked no cords exposed.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 24,810 miles

both rear tyres worn/wearing unevenly

Pass 21 Sep 2010 22,951 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 22,951 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

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

Rear tyres low on tread

Pass 8 Oct 2009 21,004 miles

N/s/f tyre close to limit on outer edge

Pass 8 Dec 2008 18,462 miles

offside rear tyre low on tread

Fail 8 Dec 2008 18,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre low on tread

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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KE55 POU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KE55 POU, 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 KE55 POU registered?

KE55 POU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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