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KM55 EOA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

193,998 mi
Last recorded193,998 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 EOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 193,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 178,140 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2020 178,075 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 165,637 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 165,381 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear 1 of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 150,115 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 134,869 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 118,491 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2+mm. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 118,491 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2+mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 110,761 miles

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

windscreen chipped

Pass 3 Mar 2014 100,163 miles

windscreen chipped

Fail 3 Mar 2014 100,163 miles

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

windscreen chipped

Pass 8 Mar 2013 88,916 miles

windscreen chipped

Fail 6 Mar 2013 88,796 miles

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

windscreen chipped

Pass 8 Mar 2012 77,950 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Mar 2011 67,015 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 9 Mar 2010 56,214 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 26,388 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 EOA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EOA, 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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KM55 EOA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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