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KP55 HKV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,802 mi
Last recorded115,802 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2021 115,802 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Bonnet struts weak/don't hold bonnet open

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread measured at 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front non obligatory mirror loose but not deemed insecure

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil level below minimum

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various rear suspension arms & components slightly corroded

Wiper blades smeary - still clearing screen

Pass 11 Nov 2020 100,759 miles

Offside Rear tyre appears under inflated

bonnet gas struts defective

plastic undertrays and covers fitted preventing full inspection

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear subframe corroded

various suspension bushes perished

Fail 10 Nov 2020 100,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre appears under inflated

bonnet gas struts defective

plastic undertrays and covers fitted preventing full inspection

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear subframe corroded

various suspension bushes perished

Pass 15 Oct 2019 89,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUB FRAME (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 88,997 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))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUB FRAME (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 79,791 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 74,148 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 69,108 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine diag light on

underside at rear of vehicle in rusty condition

Pass 30 Oct 2015 63,403 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

underside of vehicle at rear in rusty condition

Pass 25 Oct 2014 58,424 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 53,292 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 47,250 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 41,014 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 40,985 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 36,843 miles

rear brake pads appear worn

Pass 22 Oct 2009 32,099 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 27,201 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 HKV 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 HKV, 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 HKV registered?

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

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