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KP55 GMY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,129 mi
Last recorded72,129 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 72,129 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp pushed back

Nearside Front repeater lens has condensation inside

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front repeater has condensation inside

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 20 May 2021 72,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp pushed back

Nearside Front repeater lens has condensation inside

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front repeater has condensation inside

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 8 Jun 2020 69,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewalls soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2019 64,942 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre perishing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake pipes have surface rust

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 17 May 2019 64,942 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre perishing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake pipes have surface rust

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 15 May 2018 60,331 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2018 60,329 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2017 56,661 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 53,393 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 51,496 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 48,054 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 44,484 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 40,669 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 35,450 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 32,023 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 27,119 miles

n/s/front tyre sidewall damage cords not exposed

n/s/rear handbrake uneven effort

Pass 18 Oct 2008 18,972 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 GMY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GMY, 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 GMY registered?

KP55 GMY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 2005.

Is KP55 GMY safe to buy?

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