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KP55 MBV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

177,270 mi
Last recorded177,270 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 MBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 177,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front jacking block missing .

Fail 14 Jan 2015 177,270 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front jacking block missing .

Pass 14 Jan 2014 155,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Near side front jacking block missing .

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

Rear wiper blade split .

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2014 155,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Near side front jacking block missing .

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear wiper blade split .

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jan 2013 136,011 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 136,011 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 88,696 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 84,476 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 84,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 74,493 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2010 74,493 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2008 63,701 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 MBV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 MBV, 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 MBV registered?

KP55 MBV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 October 2005.

Is KP55 MBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP55 MBV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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