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KP05 NPX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

113,378 mi
Last recorded113,378 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 NPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 113,378 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 103,920 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 95,278 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward arm, cover insecure but in its's natural position appears to be preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release lever sticking (1.1.6 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 95,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward arm, cover insecure but in its's natural position appears to be preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test mobile device cradle ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release lever sticking (1.1.6 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 88,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release handle sticking (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 85,870 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 85,865 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 82,692 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 82,692 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 75,699 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 24 Apr 2019 75,698 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not contacting screen correctly at the bottom of sweep (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Body component damaged and likely to cause injury fog lamp grill surround (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right can not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not contacting screen correctly at the bottom of sweep (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 13 Mar 2019 75,290 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left it wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread / shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Propshaft was fouling with the parking brake cable

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure bonnet insulation partially insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 72,885 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 69,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 64,961 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)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 61,299 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 61,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 58,627 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 54,863 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads and discs are worn

n/s front tyre has deep cuts in the outer sidewall

n/s rear tyre has outer sidewall damage

o/s front tyre has cuts in the outer sidewall

Pass 24 Feb 2012 49,742 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 42,495 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 34,470 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 35,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 29,956 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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KP05 NPX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KP05 NPX, 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 KP05 NPX registered?

KP05 NPX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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