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KP55 HLW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

78,405 mi
Last recorded78,405 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 78,405 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2024 74,450 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust bracket broken exhaust still secure

Pass 10 May 2023 68,343 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken ,exhaust secure.

Nearside front tyre perished on sidewall

Fail 3 May 2023 68,343 miles

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

Centre exhaust bracket broken ,exhaust secure.

Nearside front tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 29 Apr 2022 67,182 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2022 67,174 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 65,431 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension components

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under tray and cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Mar 2020 64,281 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Slightly corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 11 Dec 2018 60,186 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 60,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 56,381 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 52,618 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 52,618 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 52,599 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 49,036 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 45,441 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 42,199 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 40,064 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 35,418 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 31,016 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 19,744 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 13,581 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 HLW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HLW, 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 HLW registered?

KP55 HLW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 December 2005.

Is KP55 HLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP55 HLW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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