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KM55 OXE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,245 mi
Last recorded117,245 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 OXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 117,245 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

covers on sills both sides inner and outer sills both sides.

front and rear pads low .

under tray fitted to the car

Pass 11 Jul 2018 114,513 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

lot of corrosion on rear chassi but not exsesive

Fail 11 Jul 2018 114,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

lot of corrosion on rear chassi but not exsesive

Pass 2 May 2017 102,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 May 2016 89,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2015 78,231 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 72,062 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 64,510 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 64,502 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 53,561 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 26 Apr 2011 43,255 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 32,034 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 32,034 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 20,102 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 20,842 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 20,842 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 OXE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OXE, 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 OXE registered?

KM55 OXE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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