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KL55 OPW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

82,365 mi
Last recorded82,365 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL55 OPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 82,365 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

brake pedal feels a bit spongy

exhaust deteriorating

offside door mirror glass discoloured

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 10 Apr 2025 73,686 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms all bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlight beam images not very good

brake spongy

exhaust deteriorating in places

surface corrosion underneath

Fail 10 Apr 2025 73,685 miles

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms all bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlight beam images not very good

brake spongy

exhaust deteriorating in places

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 19 Apr 2024 64,058 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both fronts (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorating in places

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Fail 19 Apr 2024 64,058 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both fronts (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust deteriorating in places

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Pass 17 Apr 2023 53,797 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts rear arms inner bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust deteriorating

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Pass 7 Apr 2022 51,054 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on rear centre silencer at joint

Pass 16 Apr 2021 48,901 miles

corrosion on most of rear sections of exhaust system

Pass 27 Apr 2020 46,867 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2020 46,867 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both side rear springs badly broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Metal mounting before tail silencer broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 41,942 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 40,848 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2017 40,832 miles

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

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

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 31 Dec 2016 43,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm on edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 30,602 miles

Rear indicators slightly faded

Fail 24 Dec 2015 30,602 miles

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

Rear indicators slightly faded

Pass 31 Dec 2014 26,245 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 18,246 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 10,197 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 5,884 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 5,437 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 4,081 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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KL55 OPW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KL55 OPW, 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 KL55 OPW registered?

KL55 OPW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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The MOT history for KL55 OPW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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