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KP55 NBA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

176,349 mi
Last recorded176,349 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 176,349 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 158,522 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 158,512 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 140,764 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 132,799 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 121,502 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 110,736 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 100,271 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 100,271 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 100,172 miles

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Oct 2019 100,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Oct 2018 98,063 miles

nearside rear drop link bush worn

nearside rear tyre 2mm

offside rear tyre 2/3mm

Pass 4 Aug 2017 87,192 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 84,346 miles

Nearside Front Advise grease or fluid / dampness on brake caliper dust seal. (Not leaking when pressure held on).

Recommend removal of wheels to fully inspect.

Pass 3 Aug 2015 82,838 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 79,132 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 79,132 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 73,113 miles

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Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 66,748 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 66,748 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2011 59,613 miles

Both front discs are worn

Both front tyres side worn on the side and near the limit, wheel alignment is required to fix this problem

Both front wheel bearing slight play needs ad justment

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Off side front lower ball joint slight play

Park brake needs adjustment

Pass 1 Oct 2011 59,613 miles

Both front discs are worn

Both front tyres side worn on the side and near the limit, wheel alignment is required to fix this problem

Both front wheel bearing slight play needs ad justment

Off side front lower ball joint slight play

Park brake needs adjustment

Pass 18 Sep 2010 53,091 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyre worn from centre and out of tracking

n/s/r tyre worn from centre

Pass 21 Sep 2009 42,097 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 40,005 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 NBA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 NBA, 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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KP55 NBA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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