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KP55 GMO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,612 mi
Last recorded86,612 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 86,612 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 80,473 miles

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2024 76,723 miles

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

Engine cover and underside cover(s) fitted.

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 71,351 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 69,604 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 65,843 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 63,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2019 63,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2018 59,188 miles

hand brake shoes noisey

Fail 20 Oct 2018 59,093 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost, marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake shoes noisey

Pass 19 Oct 2017 54,218 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2017 54,218 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2016 48,486 miles

Centre n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 23 Oct 2015 44,959 miles

sill covers

Fail 13 Oct 2014 41,296 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

sill covers

Pass 13 Oct 2014 41,296 miles

sill covers

Pass 11 Oct 2013 35,924 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 35,918 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 31,622 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 31,622 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 27,784 miles

both front tyres perished on outer sidewall

Pass 28 Sep 2010 23,966 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 19,584 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 12,200 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 GMO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GMO, 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 GMO registered?

KP55 GMO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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