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KP05 PPU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,426 mi
Last recorded117,426 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 PPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 117,426 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 112,307 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 105,778 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 102,170 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

covers over outer sills

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2017 94,631 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust hanger broken system still supported

Fail 28 Jun 2017 94,450 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust hanger broken system still supported

Pass 29 Jun 2016 85,043 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 80,283 miles

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

child seat

rear indicators discoloured

Fail 5 Nov 2015 80,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

child seat

rear indicators discoloured

Pass 21 Oct 2014 74,402 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2014 74,402 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2013 67,935 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 60,284 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 59,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on the edges.

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

Offside front bumper and body panel damaged.

Pass 9 Jul 2011 52,110 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 42,397 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 40,268 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 40,268 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 31,500 miles

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

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 PPU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 KP05 PPU, 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 PPU registered?

KP05 PPU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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