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KP55 NCN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

157,002 mi
Last recorded157,002 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 157,002 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 152,863 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 149,718 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2022 149,718 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 144,494 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive under covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 May 2020 137,131 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 131,244 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 125,235 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 119,538 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 119,533 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 115,481 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 108,393 miles

Engine "check" light on

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 108,393 miles

Engine "check" light on

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 94,544 miles

Engine "check" light on

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 94,544 miles

Engine "check" light on

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 84,054 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 71,029 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 59,279 miles

3mm of tread on each rear tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads 60% or more worn

n/s/r jacking block missing

rear brake pads 75% or more worn

Pass 12 Mar 2010 50,559 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 29,376 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 6,323 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 NCN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NCN, 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 NCN registered?

KP55 NCN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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