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KP55 WNJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

232,660 mi
Last recorded232,660 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 232,660 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 226,607 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 226,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 216,190 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 216,180 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 198,143 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 198,143 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 175,636 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 175,636 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 149,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s mirror slight damage

Pass 8 Dec 2011 149,805 miles

n/s mirror slight damage

Pass 10 Dec 2010 122,619 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 122,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 89,206 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 89,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 56,387 miles

CHIP IN FRONT WINDSCREEN ZONE 'B'.

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER SHOULDER.

N/S/R TYRE HAS NAIL/SCREW IN TREAD.

PARKING BRAKE REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT.

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 WNJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WNJ, 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 WNJ registered?

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

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