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KP55 MZO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,509 mi
Last recorded120,509 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 120,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 120,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 115,707 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 112,110 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 106,224 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 106,221 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 99,865 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 99,863 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 90,821 miles

Rear Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Oct 2016 90,821 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play rear (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 81,829 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2014 71,171 miles

ENGINE AND FLOOR COVERS FITTED

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

SMALL CHIP IN SCREEN

Pass 25 Oct 2013 62,558 miles

ENGINE, FLOOR, SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 5 Nov 2012 55,196 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 46,450 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear brakes 22% imbalance

Pass 13 Dec 2010 40,132 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 40,132 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 31,953 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 24,143 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 MZO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 MZO, 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 MZO registered?

KP55 MZO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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