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KP55 GYE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

198,543 mi
Last recorded198,543 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 GYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 198,543 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 182,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 161,404 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 161,404 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 138,319 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 138,319 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken Section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 123,885 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 123,885 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 112,146 miles

front pads look low but hard to see

n/s/f tyre 2mm and edges worn

o/s/f tyre 3mm and worn on edges

Fail 8 Sep 2017 112,146 miles

Nearside 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)

front pads look low but hard to see

n/s/f tyre 2mm and edges worn

o/s/f tyre 3mm and worn on edges

Pass 2 Sep 2016 108,504 miles

Front upper trailing arm bushes perished

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

Offside Front Tyre appears to have been driven flat, sidewalls badly scrubbed

Fail 31 Aug 2016 108,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front upper trailing arm bushes perished

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

Offside Front Tyre appears to have been driven flat, sidewalls badly scrubbed

Pass 18 Aug 2015 101,703 miles

both rear tyres worn low and close to limits

childs seat fitted to nearside rear seat preventing proper inspection to adult belt

front brake pads worn low-unable to verify as poor access

rear brake pads worn low especially offside rear and on limits

service due

Fail 17 Aug 2015 101,703 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres worn low and close to limits

childs seat fitted to nearside rear seat preventing proper inspection to adult belt

front brake pads worn low-unable to verify as poor access

rear brake pads worn low especially offside rear and on limits

service due

some play in offside steering rack and on limits-borderline pass and needs attention

Pass 18 Aug 2014 85,115 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 85,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 68,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 68,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2012 57,663 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 53,149 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 44,921 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 32,242 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 GYE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GYE, 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 GYE registered?

KP55 GYE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2005.

Is KP55 GYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP55 GYE shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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