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KP55 GVX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 GVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025

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

Pass 1 Apr 2024

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2024

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 154,088 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 154,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 148,977 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019
Fail 17 Dec 2019

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018
Fail 11 Dec 2018 5,311 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outter edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2017 135,020 miles

engine management lamp on

Pass 10 Nov 2016 130,697 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 130,637 miles

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

engine oil level low

Pass 11 Nov 2015 3,781 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 3,781 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Nov 2014 6,286 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2013
Fail 22 Nov 2013

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 80,413 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 80,413 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 74,014 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 74,014 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 62,764 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 48,769 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 35,409 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 35,409 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) 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 GVX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 GVX, 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 GVX registered?

KP55 GVX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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