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KP55 MKV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

179,355 mi
Last recorded179,355 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 179,355 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 179,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise n/s/r tyre worn down to 2mm

advise o/s/r tyre worn down to legal limit 245/45/17

Pass 30 Jun 2020 171,767 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 170,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 159,671 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside parking brake effort low

Pass 12 Mar 2018 144,931 miles

Nearside park brake sticks on

headlight lens cloudy

Fail 10 Mar 2018 144,834 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside park brake sticks on

headlight lens cloudy

Pass 22 Mar 2017 132,450 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 119,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Fail 19 Mar 2016 119,558 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear tie bar ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Feb 2015 106,065 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 106,064 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 88,128 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 73,286 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Feb 2013 73,027 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 56,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 49,416 miles

the n/s/f tyre has sidewall damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2010 34,584 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 30,639 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 MKV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 MKV, 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 MKV registered?

KP55 MKV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 November 2005.

Is KP55 MKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP55 MKV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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