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KP55 VBX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,842 mi
Last recorded152,842 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 152,842 miles

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

exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 5 May 2021 152,842 miles

Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 23 May 2020 144,938 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 138,499 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 129,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2017 121,646 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 98,149 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 74,634 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 74,610 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 69,342 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 69,342 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 63,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 57,937 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner & outer sides

Pass 9 Sep 2011 50,282 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 45,278 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 39,618 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 39,618 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 28,205 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 28,205 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VBX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VBX, 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 VBX registered?

KP55 VBX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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