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KM55 ESG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

79,213 mi
Last recorded79,213 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 ESG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 79,213 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2026 79,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 76,619 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 76,614 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 75,531 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 72,948 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 69,395 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 69,394 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 66,571 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 64,516 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 62,468 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 58,783 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 54,453 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 50,339 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both rear springs sligth corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 46,307 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 46,315 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 42,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge & cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 40,801 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F tyre wearing on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2012 37,859 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 34,676 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 30,427 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 30,427 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 27,165 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 24,231 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 ESG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 KM55 ESG, 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 ESG registered?

KM55 ESG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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