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KM55 GWG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,149 mi
Last recorded74,149 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 74,149 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 74,148 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts fouling tyre (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 62,360 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 62,360 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 54,868 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 49,676 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 46,635 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 38,809 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 38,809 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 32,734 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 26,880 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 25,487 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Pass 8 Mar 2010 23,681 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 18,743 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 18,652 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)

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 GWG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GWG, 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 GWG registered?

KM55 GWG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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The MOT history for KM55 GWG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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