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KM55 ESU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,745 mi
Last recorded117,745 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 117,745 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Piston dust boot torn (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 117,744 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Piston dust boot torn (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 102,696 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Oct 2019 93,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

chips in windscreen

engine belly pan fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2018 86,849 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 79,286 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 75,111 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre cut but not to excess of requirements

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 75,111 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre cut but not to excess of requirements

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 69,717 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside wiper blade slightly damage

Pass 11 Nov 2014 62,729 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 55,250 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit and wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre wearing close to legal limit

Pass 6 Nov 2012 49,231 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 43,918 miles

r/n/s lamp assemble damaged

sections of the exhaust system noted rusty

wear noted on both front brake disc

wear noted on both rear brake disc

Fail 11 Nov 2011 43,917 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

r/n/s lamp assemble damaged

sections of the exhaust system noted rusty

wear noted on both front brake disc

wear noted on both rear brake disc

Pass 1 Nov 2010 35,914 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 35,914 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 28,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 22,002 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 ESU 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 77.8%.

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

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