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KM55 PKE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,912 mi
Last recorded118,912 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 118,912 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 118,749 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 111,777 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 109,173 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2013 104,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 104,970 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 100,082 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 92,992 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 88,024 miles

both off side tyres low on

Pass 27 Nov 2009 79,618 miles

off side front tyre wear outer edge

Pass 19 Nov 2008 67,046 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 PKE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PKE, 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 PKE registered?

KM55 PKE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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