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KM55 WCF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

158,428 mi
Last recorded158,428 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 WCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 158,428 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 rear worn/perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 154,412 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 both sides tyres @cords soon on edges. 205/55/R16 94W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Mirror glass cracked but functioning.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on wear indicators.205/55/R16 94W (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 rear worn/perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 149,537 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing low on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 both sides perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 142,989 miles

Underside Cover Fitted.

Pass 6 Jul 2019 131,100 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 122,790 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 114,386 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 108,480 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 103,149 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 97,983 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 97,983 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 91,520 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 84,914 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 84,914 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 75,419 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 68,588 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 48,807 miles

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

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

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

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 WCF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WCF, 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 WCF registered?

KM55 WCF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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