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KP55 NBB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

277,427 mi
Last recorded277,427 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 277,427 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 277,427 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 135,959 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 135,959 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 135,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bad (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 133,963 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 132,908 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 130,133 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 123,241 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2017 123,236 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2016 117,749 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2015 114,160 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 10 Sep 2014 109,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 105,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 102,309 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 92,744 miles

all four brake discs lipped and corroding

both front wheel bearings have slight play

n/s/r tyre on legal limmit

o/s/r tyre very close to legal limmit

Pass 1 Sep 2010 77,827 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 65,135 miles

both rear tyres feathering on inner edges

exhaust corroding

front discs corroding (may need replacing next set of pads)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 52,719 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 NBB 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 84.2%.

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 NBB, 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 NBB registered?

KP55 NBB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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