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KP55 TCK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,835 mi
Last recorded125,835 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 125,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

full underbody covers fitted

o/s door mirror casing damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2018 121,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

full underbody covers fitted

handbrake performance just above lower performance limit

no wheel lockout on rear service or parking brake performance tests

Fail 4 Oct 2018 120,986 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

full underbody covers fitted

handbrake performance just above lower performance limit

no wheel lockout on rear service or parking brake performance tests

Pass 4 Oct 2017 115,685 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

full underbody covers fitted

n/s and o/s headlamp lenses discolouring

n/s/r tyre worn low

no wheel lockout on rear service or parking brake performance test

o/s door mirror cracked and surrounding frame repaired with tape

o/s wiper blade torn slightly

o/s/r tyre showing wear around inner and outer side walls

steel brake pipes to n/s and o/s/r flexy brake hoses showing some corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2016 110,393 miles

full underbody covers fitted

handbrake performance just above lower limit

headlamp lenses discolouring

n/s/f wheel inner rim dented

no wheel lockout on rear service or parking brake performance tests

o/s/f door mirror glass cracked and surrounding frame repaired with tape

Fail 30 Sep 2016 110,335 miles

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

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

full underbody covers fitted

handbrake performance just above lower limit

headlamp lenses discolouring

n/s/f wheel inner rim dented

no wheel lockout on rear service or parking brake performance tests

o/s/f door mirror glass cracked and surrounding frame repaired with tape

Pass 29 Sep 2015 103,249 miles

full underfloor covers fitted

no wheel lockout on handbrake performance test

o/s door mirror broken

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 3 Oct 2014 96,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no wheel lockout on rear service or parking brake performance tests

o/s/f tyre showing some wear on inner wall

Fail 30 Sep 2014 96,449 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no wheel lockout on rear service or parking brake performance tests

o/s/f tyre showing some wear on inner wall

Pass 28 Mar 2014 92,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no lockout on handbrake performance test

Pass 27 Mar 2013 85,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s headlamp aim on upper limit o/s headlamp on lower limit

no wheel lockout on n/s/r handbrake performance

Pass 27 Mar 2012 79,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2012 79,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2011 70,911 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 51,732 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 56,208 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)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 36,239 miles

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

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 TCK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 TCK, 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 TCK registered?

KP55 TCK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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