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KP55 NEN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

271,114 mi
Last recorded271,114 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 271,114 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 246,605 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 225,850 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 211,680 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 158,928 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 105,623 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 105,623 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 160,587 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 144,499 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear shock absorber has reduced damping effect

Pass 17 Nov 2015 132,433 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 132,402 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 118,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both lower suspension arm inner bushes deteriorating

Pass 11 Nov 2013 106,742 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 93,640 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 Nov 2012 93,639 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 83,410 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 72,504 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 63,427 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 52,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 52,575 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 NEN 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 80%.

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 NEN, 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 NEN registered?

KP55 NEN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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