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KP55 OND

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

282,820 mi
Last recorded282,820 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 282,820 miles

corrosion on anti roll bar

exhaust slightly leaking

Fail 28 Nov 2020 282,820 miles

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

corrosion on anti roll bar

exhaust slightly leaking

Pass 18 May 2019 269,229 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2018 256,290 miles

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

ubcc

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2017 250,872 miles

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

both sides front steering arms got slight play

Fail 6 Feb 2017 250,826 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust emits clearly visible smoke during acceleration

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

hanbreak just met the requirement

Pass 9 Dec 2015 246,682 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 246,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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 22 Oct 2014 237,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 229,875 miles

Nearside Front 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 14 Oct 2013 229,875 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 219,180 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 200,383 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 200,381 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 175,365 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 153,563 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 134,205 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 OND is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OND, 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 OND registered?

KP55 OND is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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