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KP55 GKA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

134,564 mi
Last recorded134,564 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 GKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2021 134,564 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 133,342 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 133,320 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Nov 2019 133,259 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 133,251 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 127,518 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 108,800 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 108,790 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 88,569 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 88,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 73,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 73,365 miles

Offside 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 64,898 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 56,482 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 48,936 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 48,993 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 42,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 42,557 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 3 Feb 2010 33,959 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 26,008 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 26,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 GKA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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

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