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KM55 WTC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,595 mi
Last recorded140,595 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 140,595 miles

Offside Front side repeater damaged

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 140,545 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended not locking in (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 134,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

centre exhaust pipe slightly loose bracket

Pass 13 Aug 2020 129,396 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 125,293 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 125,270 miles

Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2018 119,349 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 109,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer pinholed (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

plastic under trays fitted stopping full examination

Pass 23 Aug 2016 87,389 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 87,204 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 77,494 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 77,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 67,125 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 64,840 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 61,300 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 53,744 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 53,744 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2011 47,063 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 42,568 miles

both front tyres are worn on outside of tread 225/45/17y

Fail 7 Dec 2010 42,568 miles

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

both front tyres are worn on outside of tread 225/45/17y

Pass 23 Sep 2009 34,460 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 27,191 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 WTC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WTC, 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 WTC registered?

KM55 WTC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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