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KP55 MKM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

106,298 mi
Last recorded106,298 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 MKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 106,298 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lamp lens damaged

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 102,730 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both, need later adjustment (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Slightly discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Lamp cluster unit damage

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF /NSF & OSR tyres down to 3 mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 102,714 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both, need later adjustment (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Slightly discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Lamp cluster unit damage

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF /NSF & OSR tyres down to 3 mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 98,086 miles

front and rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 9 Aug 2023 90,638 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 83,549 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 74,076 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 68,785 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 56,193 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 41,614 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 40,625 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn outer edge and damage to side wall

Pass 20 May 2016 36,991 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 35,512 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 31,495 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 29,669 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 27,488 miles

both front tyres, perishing.

o/s/f tyre tread very low at edges

o/s/r tyre treads on depth warning markers

Pass 10 Jun 2011 25,059 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 22,188 miles

light corrosion both front brake discs

o/s/f tyre tread wearing edges

Pass 22 Jun 2009 19,470 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 18,087 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 MKM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 MKM, 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 MKM registered?

KP55 MKM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 November 2005.

Is KP55 MKM safe to buy?

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