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KH55 WNY

2005 Mercedes-benz C 320

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

216,315 mi
Last recorded216,315 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C 32089,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH55 WNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 216,315 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion and suspension components corroded

Underbody corrosion and suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2022 216,299 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint pointing upward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion and suspension components corroded

Underbody corrosion and suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2021 203,276 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion and suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2021 203,250 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion and suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2020 192,710 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Jun 2019 184,320 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 184,320 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 175,041 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear tyres wearing towards limit

Pass 27 Jun 2017 164,830 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2016 152,455 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 152,455 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 143,627 miles

front tyres cracking around walls and beteen treads

Pass 7 Nov 2013 129,005 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)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 129,005 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 118,421 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 108,722 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 108,722 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 99,245 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn / ridged.

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 85,154 miles

covers front to rear under vehicle

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2008 80,848 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)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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KH55 WNY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 89,600 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 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KH55 WNY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KH55 WNY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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