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KP55 GJY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

165,345 mi
Last recorded165,345 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 165,345 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 161,681 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 157,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres worn on inner edges close to limit

Pass 24 Feb 2021 150,685 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 143,794 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 136,312 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 129,683 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 129,673 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 122,536 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 113,354 miles

brake wear light on

centre exhaust mount broken

o/s/r tyre getting low

rear pads getting low

Pass 2 Apr 2015 103,851 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 92,279 miles

some play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 4 Apr 2013 77,130 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 69,266 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 65,645 miles

offside rear tyre tread perishing

small cut to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 25 Jun 2010 59,709 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 55,039 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 55,039 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 47,429 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 GJY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GJY, 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 GJY registered?

KP55 GJY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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The MOT history for KP55 GJY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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