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KP55 MXA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

180,660 mi
Last recorded180,660 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 MXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 180,660 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front brake disc backing plates rotten both sides

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD OUTER NEARLY TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD OUTER NEARLY TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2025 174,673 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 174,672 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 165,340 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres devoid of tread on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 153,706 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear plates deteriorated. (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 139,393 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 139,393 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as markwd (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 130,467 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play + upper as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 122,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2020 122,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2019 115,498 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 104,881 miles

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 104,878 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 88,845 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 88,818 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2016 83,015 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 83,015 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 74,597 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 61,751 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 55,065 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 48,578 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 39,234 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 31,975 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 25,593 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 14,292 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 MXA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MXA, 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 MXA registered?

KP55 MXA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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