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KP55 BWU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

97,554 mi
Last recorded97,554 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 BWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 97,554 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 95,736 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 92,625 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 97,381 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 90,227 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 84,597 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 81,959 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides on the limit (3.5.1i)

Oil leak evident

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 76,454 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 71,951 miles

both front supension arm bushes slightly worn/ perished

o/s/f wheel rim damaged on inside edge

small stone chips on windscreen

Fail 16 Dec 2014 71,951 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front supension arm bushes slightly worn/ perished

o/s/f wheel rim damaged on inside edge

small stone chips on windscreen

Pass 16 Dec 2013 66,707 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 66,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 61,160 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 54,308 miles

n/s/f wheel rim damaged on inner edge

o/s mirror indicator lense has water damage

small stone chis on windscreen

very slight play n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 15 Dec 2010 46,565 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Nov 2009 39,304 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 31,902 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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KP55 BWU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KP55 BWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KP55 BWU?

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What year was KP55 BWU registered?

KP55 BWU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 November 2005.

Is KP55 BWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP55 BWU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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