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KP55 MZU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,964 mi
Last recorded109,964 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 MZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 109,964 miles

Rear underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2024 106,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 106,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 101,412 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 97,436 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 93,654 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 93,654 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 90,995 miles

Engine Cover Fitted Under Tray Fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2019 87,528 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 87,528 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Aug 2019 87,518 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 225/45/R17 94W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 82,350 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 82,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 77,436 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge of tread

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall beginning to perish and split

Fail 11 Aug 2017 77,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall and sidewall split 245/40/R17 95W (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge of tread

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall beginning to perish and split

Pass 11 Aug 2016 70,541 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 70,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 64,826 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 55,878 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 55,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

offside front tyre wearing low on inner and outter edge

Pass 21 Aug 2013 49,041 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)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2012 42,641 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 39,285 miles

gear box oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2011 34,405 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 34,405 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 29,290 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 23,734 miles

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

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 MZU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MZU, 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 MZU registered?

KP55 MZU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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