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KM55 WRX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,115 mi
Last recorded120,115 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 WRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 120,115 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Fail 25 Oct 2021 120,115 miles

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

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Pass 10 Oct 2020 115,946 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 115,946 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 108,277 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 99,530 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 92,845 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 92,845 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 87,270 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 84,390 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

offside front tyre worn thin on inner and outer edges. Advise replacement

Pass 12 Jun 2015 83,489 miles

offside front tyre worn thin on inner and outer edges

Fail 12 Jun 2015 83,489 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside front tyre worn thin on inner and outer edges

Pass 2 Jun 2014 81,376 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 20 May 2013 79,545 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Front discs have a lip and corroded on inner face

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Wiper blades smearing

Fail 20 May 2013 79,545 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Front discs have a lip and corroded on inner face

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Wiper blades smearing

Pass 9 Jan 2012 75,000 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 67,846 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 53,961 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 40,446 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 WRX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WRX, 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 WRX registered?

KM55 WRX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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The MOT history for KM55 WRX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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