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KM55 WFA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,514 mi
Last recorded52,514 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 52,514 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2014 52,514 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2013 47,549 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2012 43,403 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2011 38,290 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

boot lid/high visibility stop lamp damage

both windscreen wipers slight smearing

brake pedal anti-slip provision wearing

manufacturer underfloor plastic panelling fitted unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slight damage

rear differential oil leak

vehicle presented boot full unable to fully inspect inner panels

Pass 31 Mar 2010 34,177 miles

air bag lamp illuminated

front registration plate figure slight damage

manufacturer under floor paneling fitted unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle

nearside front tyre pressure valve safety cap missing

offside front outer brake pad backing protruding from brake caliper

service lamp illuminated

vehicle presented with engine oil level below dipstick topped up 1 litre basic maintenance required

wheel alignment appears to require adjustment

Fail 31 Mar 2010 34,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air bag lamp illuminated

front registration plate figure slight damage

manufacturer under floor paneling fitted unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle

nearside front tyre pressure valve safety cap missing

offside front outer brake pad backing protruding from brake caliper

service lamp illuminated

vehicle presented with engine oil level below dipstick topped up 1 litre basic maintenance required

wheel alignment appears to require adjustment

Fail 30 Mar 2009 28,895 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

boot lid/high visibility brake lamp damaged

front bumper nearside damaged

vehicle presented with engine oil just above minimum

Pass 30 Mar 2009 28,895 miles

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

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

boot lid/high visibility brake lamp damaged

front bumper nearside damaged

vehicle presented with engine oil just above minimum

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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KM55 WFA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 WFA, 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 WFA registered?

KM55 WFA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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