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KP55 CAA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

110,842 mi
Last recorded110,842 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 110,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 110,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 110,043 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 108,616 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 102,917 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 102,706 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 97,234 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 92,021 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 89,227 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 82,148 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 82,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 75,339 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 75,339 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 69,093 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 61,040 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 56,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

esp warning light on

Pass 21 Sep 2011 49,685 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 34,293 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 29,094 miles

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Oct 2008 22,798 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 CAA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CAA, 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

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What year was KP55 CAA registered?

KP55 CAA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 November 2005.

Is KP55 CAA safe to buy?

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