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KP55 WND

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,976 mi
Last recorded74,976 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 74,976 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off few cracks (0.1 (a))

Front bumper slight damage both sides front and tape on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear quater slight damage

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated just pass 19% (1.1.6 (d))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 25 Feb 2023 67,966 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear slight damage to wing.

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

plastic engine covers,under floor covers.

Pass 17 Jan 2022 59,580 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 59,580 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 58,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2021 58,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 55,562 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 51,769 miles

offside and nearside front tyre walls starting crack/persish. Change soon.

Pass 12 Apr 2017 48,912 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 46,789 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 46,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 44,214 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 42,174 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 39,985 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 38,210 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 5 Jan 2011 35,694 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 28 Jan 2010 32,322 miles

NOTE; o/s/f tyre tread worn on inner & outer edges.

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 24,987 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 21,402 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 WND is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WND, 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 WND registered?

KP55 WND is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is KP55 WND safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP55 WND shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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