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KG55 WLU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

124,472 mi
Last recorded124,472 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG55 WLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 124,472 miles

advise 4 tyers on limet light rust brake pipes

Fail 16 Sep 2021 124,472 miles

Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

advise 4 tyers on limet light rust brake pipes

Pass 19 Aug 2020 119,417 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 119,250 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 115,784 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 115,506 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 111,296 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Rear road springs badly corroded ( close to breaking point)

Fail 11 Aug 2018 111,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs lipped

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake discs tramlined

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Rear road springs badly corroded ( close to breaking point)

Pass 31 Aug 2017 108,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both, offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle was presented for inspection in wet conditions

Fail 30 Aug 2017 108,031 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working lamp on mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both, offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle was presented for inspection in wet conditions

Pass 3 Sep 2016 104,400 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2016 104,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.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)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 92,904 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 92,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 87,658 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Sep 2014 87,658 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 80,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2012 70,476 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 62,700 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 51,217 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 51,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 41,075 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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KG55 WLU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KG55 WLU, 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 WLU registered?

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

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The MOT history for KG55 WLU shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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