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KP55 BXC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

131,107 mi
Last recorded131,107 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 BXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 131,107 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 131,107 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 128,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 122,725 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 122,725 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 118,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 111,167 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 111,165 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 105,727 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 105,727 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 100,166 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 100,166 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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 26 Jun 2014 91,141 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on edges

Fail 25 Jun 2014 91,141 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre bald on edges

Fail 3 Jul 2013 78,921 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front discs worn

front tyres starting to perrish

Pass 3 Jul 2013 78,921 miles

front discs worn

front tyres starting to perrish

Pass 20 Jun 2012 70,422 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 68,630 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 60,222 miles

nearside and offside rear tyre treads worn low

Fail 10 Nov 2010 60,222 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyre treads worn low

Pass 20 Nov 2009 46,931 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 46,920 miles

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

Offside Front 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 24 Oct 2008 33,740 miles

offside front tyre low on edges

stone chips windscreen

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 BXC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KP55 BXC, 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 KP55 BXC registered?

KP55 BXC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is KP55 BXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP55 BXC shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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