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KM55 ACZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,470 mi
Last recorded101,470 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 ACZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 101,470 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

nearside rear brake backing plate slightly corroded.

Fail 19 Mar 2018 101,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

nearside rear brake backing plate slightly corroded.

Pass 4 May 2017 93,000 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 93,000 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 85,500 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 74,010 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 65,223 miles

front wiper blades slightly worn. offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

Pass 11 Jan 2013 58,841 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 58,817 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 48,777 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 41,923 miles

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

offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

Fail 13 Dec 2010 41,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

Pass 13 Nov 2009 33,572 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 33,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 29,649 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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KM55 ACZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KM55 ACZ, 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 KM55 ACZ registered?

KM55 ACZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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