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KP55 WNW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

93,489 mi
Last recorded93,489 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 WNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 93,489 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2025 87,954 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2025 87,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 83,364 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 79,365 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2022 76,645 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2022 76,645 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 74,314 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 72,296 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 69,452 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 64,919 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 61,308 miles

n/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r tyres has cuts on outside wall

Pass 24 Oct 2016 58,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cuts on outer wall.

Nearside Rear Tyre has cuts on outer wall.

Offside Rear Tyre has cuts on outer wall.

Pass 6 Nov 2015 56,768 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 55,183 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 53,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn from outside edge

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres has cuts on outside walls

Pass 26 Oct 2012 51,242 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 47,498 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 44,656 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 40,648 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 37,953 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 WNW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 WNW, 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 WNW registered?

KP55 WNW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is KP55 WNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP55 WNW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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