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KP55 HLD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

222,555 mi
Last recorded222,555 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2023 222,555 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted back plate (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 210,063 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 190,116 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

cover sills shields

Fail 8 Feb 2021 190,116 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

cover sills shields

Pass 8 Feb 2020 172,020 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 172,020 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 161,834 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 161,832 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 151,912 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

rear tyres close to legal limit

slight corrosion underside

Pass 20 Jan 2017 141,166 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 141,166 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 126,939 miles

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

nearside wiper deteriorated

slight play in front suspension arm bushes

Pass 27 Jan 2015 117,651 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 103,324 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded.

Fail 4 Feb 2014 103,324 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded.

Pass 9 Feb 2013 87,447 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 65,390 miles

both rear discs slightly rusty

Pass 3 Nov 2010 50,101 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken away but system still secure.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 36,831 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Nov 2009 36,831 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2008 21,208 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 HLD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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