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KP55 NDL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,438 mi
Last recorded160,438 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 NDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 160,438 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 152,370 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 148,479 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 148,474 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Undertray likely to become detached loose (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2017 141,008 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 132,700 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2016 132,700 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2015 125,806 miles

Rear coil spring corroded bothsides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 125,802 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working side mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working side mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded bothsides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 114,366 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 98,557 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)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 98,557 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2012 86,939 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 86,939 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 74,858 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 74,858 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 Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 61,352 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 50,303 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 37,910 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 32,439 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 NDL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NDL, 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 NDL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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