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KP55 GXV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,336 mi
Last recorded102,336 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 102,336 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 102,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top drop link cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 87,930 miles

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))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 87,930 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 87,928 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))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 86,756 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 83,770 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 80,106 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 75,417 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front upper (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both front (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 75,417 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front upper (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both front (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 70,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

marks on screen

Fail 9 Mar 2015 70,511 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

marks on screen

Pass 26 Feb 2014 63,719 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 56,631 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)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 50,630 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 44,218 miles

o/s mirror lens missing.

Pass 17 Nov 2009 37,889 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 32,564 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 GXV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GXV, 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 GXV registered?

KP55 GXV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 November 2005.

Is KP55 GXV safe to buy?

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