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KP55 WMG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,048 mi
Last recorded133,048 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 WMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2025 133,048 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underbody surface and general corrosion

Undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Nov 2024 126,380 miles

All underneath surface corrosion

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 126,316 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 116,745 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 111,750 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 103,156 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 97,151 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front and rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 97,151 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front and rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 89,321 miles

Exhaust mounting defective gearbox/exhaust mount and centre exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front headlight slightly loose

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 80,054 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 80,054 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 72,236 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 66,578 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 64,254 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 59,583 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 57,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 53,703 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 50,401 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 46,050 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 43,638 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 41,347 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 WMG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WMG, 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 WMG registered?

KP55 WMG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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