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KG55 LPJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,348 mi
Last recorded86,348 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG55 LPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 86,348 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE ALL 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower BUMPER CRACKED

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 86,348 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE ALL 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower BUMPER CRACKED

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 78,248 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 75,889 miles

NEAR FRONT SIDE TYRE WEARING DOWN TO LIMIT. 225/45/17

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE HAS LITTLE TEAR NOT DEEP ENOUGH .

Fail 15 Feb 2024 75,889 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

NEAR FRONT SIDE TYRE WEARING DOWN TO LIMIT. 225/45/17

NEAR SIDE REAR NUMBER PLATE LIGHT NOT WORKING.

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE HAS LITTLE TEAR NOT DEEP ENOUGH .

Pass 17 Feb 2023 72,630 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 72,230 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 71,772 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 71,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 69,409 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 67,503 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 67,503 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 64,915 miles

N/S/F Door check strap insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2016 61,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2015 56,902 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 51,058 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 46,961 miles

BIGGER TYRES ARE FITTED TO THE FRONT AXLE THAN THE REAR AND THE WHEEL RIMS MAY NOT BE FITTED TO THE CORRECT SIZE TYRE AS THE OSF INNER WHEEL RIM MAY HAVE TOUCHED THE FRONT STRUT AT SOME TIME

BULB FAULT TELL TALE WAS ON

THE REAR OUTER PADS MAY BE STARTING TO GET LOW

Fail 18 Mar 2013 46,961 miles

BIGGER TYRES ARE FITTED TO THE FRONT AXLE THAN THE REAR AND THE WHEEL RIMS MAY NOT BE FITTED TO THE CORRECT SIZE TYRE AS THE OSF INNER WHEEL RIM MAY HAVE TOUCHED THE FRONT STRUT AT SOME TIME

BULB FAULT TELL TALE WAS ON

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

THE REAR OUTER PADS MAY BE STARTING TO GET LOW

Pass 4 Mar 2012 43,777 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 41,900 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 39,072 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 32,279 miles

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

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

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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KG55 LPJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KG55 LPJ, 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 KG55 LPJ registered?

KG55 LPJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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