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KM55 OWZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,941 mi
Last recorded79,941 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 79,941 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 69,365 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 69,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2022 59,739 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 54,892 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 54,891 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 50,379 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 45,894 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 45,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 44,464 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 42,391 miles

Both front top strut bearings noisy

Nearside rear tyre 2mm

Rear brake showing signs of wear and corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2016 42,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake excessively fluctuating Both (3.7.B.3)

Both front top strut bearings noisy

Front brake discs badly worn and corroded

Nearside rear tyre 2mm

Rear brake showing signs of wear and corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2015 40,838 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 36,393 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 32,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SRS system shows a fault

Pass 8 Dec 2011 29,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 26,149 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Nov 2009 21,626 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 16,801 miles

both rear tyres on [1'6mm]

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 OWZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OWZ, 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 OWZ registered?

KM55 OWZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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The MOT history for KM55 OWZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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