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KM55 WWO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,065 mi
Last recorded127,065 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 127,065 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 121,927 miles

both rear tyres low tread

nearside front drop link slight play

nearside rear handbrake require attention

nearside rear top arm bush slight play

Pass 3 Sep 2021 111,470 miles

rear exhaust slight leak

Fail 28 Aug 2021 111,469 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust slight leak

Pass 4 Sep 2020 98,910 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front metal brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 92,710 miles

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

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

plastic undertrays fitted prevent full inspection of various components

Pass 31 Aug 2018 88,717 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 88,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 82,613 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main to rear brakes pipes corroded advise remove wheel for further inspection (3.6.B.2c)

plastic covers prevent full inspection of various components

Pass 19 Aug 2016 77,658 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 77,658 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 69,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn

Pass 12 Aug 2014 63,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyres low on air

Pass 22 Aug 2013 54,417 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 54,417 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 43,795 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 43,795 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 33,872 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 33,872 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 27,109 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 19,455 miles

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

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

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 WWO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WWO, 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 WWO registered?

KM55 WWO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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