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KM55 WGN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,454 mi
Last recorded88,454 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 88,454 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 85,964 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 85,964 miles

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 83,108 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 80,761 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 78,627 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 78,627 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 76,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 73,238 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 71,358 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 69,354 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 64,649 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2015 57,914 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 50,547 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 37,683 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 37,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 30,423 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 29,764 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 26,667 miles

Nearside front tyre chipped but not showing cords

Oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2009 26,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre chipped but not showing cords

Oil leak

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 WGN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KM55 WGN?

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What year was KM55 WGN registered?

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

Is KM55 WGN safe to buy?

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