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KM55 WCZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,591 mi
Last recorded114,591 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 WCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 114,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 112,139 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 112,139 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 108,806 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2024 108,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 106,954 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 106,953 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 104,114 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 99,978 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2021 99,978 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 98,377 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 98,377 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 92,057 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 92,057 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 89,381 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 85,419 miles

Front TRACKING REQUIRED

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH 225 50 16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 85,418 miles

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

Front TRACKING REQUIRED

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH 225 50 16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 81,739 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 74,985 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 74,973 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 69,381 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 65,111 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2012 65,111 miles

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2011 52,099 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 39,451 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 29,348 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 25,115 miles

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 WCZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WCZ, 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 WCZ registered?

KM55 WCZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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