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KP55 NCU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

108,113 mi
Last recorded108,113 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 108,113 miles

Offside Front arm bush perished

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

Pass 29 May 2019 104,733 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 97,119 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 90,053 miles

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

front pads wear(not clearly visible)o/s/f brake effort distortion

n/s/f tyre bald outer edge

n/s/r tyre ON limit

o/s handbrake poor

rear brake pipes corrosion

rear suspension/subframe corrosion

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 24 May 2017 90,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

front pads wear(not clearly visible)o/s/f brake effort distortion

n/s/f tyre bald outer edge

n/s/r tyre ON limit

o/s handbrake poor

rear brake pipes corrosion

rear suspension/subframe corrosion

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 2 Jun 2016 83,844 miles

corrosion to rear suspension components

vehicle under trays fitted - Not able to fully inspect underside

Pass 2 Jun 2015 76,235 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 76,149 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 73,297 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 67,020 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 67,020 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 61,162 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 61,162 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 54,279 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

unable to check siills fully

Pass 4 Aug 2010 47,824 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear springs corroding

Tyres cracking on inside edges on O/S/F and N/S/R inner edges

Pass 18 Aug 2009 39,017 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 32,133 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 NCU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NCU, 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 NCU registered?

KP55 NCU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2005.

Is KP55 NCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP55 NCU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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