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KM55 WGC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,187 mi
Last recorded122,187 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 WGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 122,187 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 114,020 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 106,670 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 106,670 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 102,472 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2023 102,466 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2023 102,403 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn o/s d bush has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

chip on windscreen

Pass 13 Jan 2022 96,642 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 93,001 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under the vehicle fitted tray

Fail 30 Jan 2021 93,001 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working O/S/R (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Under the vehicle fitted tray

Pass 1 Feb 2020 90,195 miles

Coil spring corroded N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under the vehicle fitted tray

Pass 10 Feb 2019 84,321 miles

Coil spring corroded N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front side under the vehicle fitted tray

Under the vehicle slightly corroded and muddy

Pass 28 Nov 2017 78,650 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 72,985 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Dec 2015 66,049 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 59,155 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 51,753 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2012 45,896 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 9 Dec 2011 40,263 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 36,488 miles

SRS warning lamp on

Pass 14 Dec 2009 34,022 miles

SRS warning lamp on

Pass 13 Dec 2008 30,873 miles

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

airbag warning lamp on

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

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 WGC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 WGC, 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 WGC registered?

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

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The MOT history for KM55 WGC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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