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KM55 WHE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

141,668 mi
Last recorded141,668 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 141,668 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2023 141,484 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 132,442 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 119,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has a nail in outer shoulder (not repairable) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush worn to the limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wipers are beginning to smear

Pass 24 Jul 2020 110,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 106,295 miles

BOTH front tyres worn smooth on shoulders, VERY badly deteriorated on sidewalls and have worn low on tread

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central silencer deteriorating and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 106,294 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment foot lever travel (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall / shoulder worn through to the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH front tyres worn smooth on shoulders, VERY badly deteriorated on sidewalls and have worn low on tread

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central silencer deteriorating and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated has a screw in the tread (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 99,961 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 94,701 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 88,146 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 86,880 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 85,028 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 85,028 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 82,709 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 80,146 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 71,663 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 71,661 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 60,658 miles

advisory on perivous test no 763328800360

Fail 4 Nov 2010 60,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 57,567 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 40,329 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 WHE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WHE, 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

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What year was KM55 WHE registered?

KM55 WHE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is KM55 WHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM55 WHE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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