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KP55 HLF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,484 mi
Last recorded118,484 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 118,484 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 115,842 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear hand brake only just made requirements

Offside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 110,650 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 110,650 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 105,250 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 97,455 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 90,548 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 82,105 miles

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

both front tyres feathering on edges

Fail 8 Nov 2014 81,340 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres feathering on edges

Pass 9 Dec 2013 75,982 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2013 75,982 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2012 71,119 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 65,272 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 65,248 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2010 59,355 miles

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

both front tyres feathering on edges

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread wall

Pass 14 Dec 2009 47,681 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 34,566 miles

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

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 HLF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 HLF, 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 HLF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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