MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
222,555 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
cover sills shields
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
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
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))
brake pipes corroded
exhaust system corroded/deteriorated
rear tyres close to legal limit
slight corrosion underside
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
exhaust system corroded/deteriorated
nearside wiper deteriorated
slight play in front suspension arm bushes
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.
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.
both rear discs slightly rusty
rear exhaust mounting broken away but system still secure.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both tyres wearing on inner edge
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
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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