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KM55 KWN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,216 mi
Last recorded94,216 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 KWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2020 94,216 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 94,216 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 89,989 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 85,261 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 80,261 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 75,510 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 2 Apr 2015 69,370 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 69,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 28 Mar 2014 62,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 55,707 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 52,676 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 44,880 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 38,088 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 28,852 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 26,348 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 26,344 miles

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

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 KWN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This 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 KWN, 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 KWN registered?

KM55 KWN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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