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KP55 WNY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,072 mi
Last recorded108,072 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 WNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 108,072 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 108,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 101,700 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 95,795 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 91,168 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 86,282 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 86,282 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 73,429 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 73,419 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 61,569 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

r/o/side tyre surface cracks in tread

Pass 27 Oct 2009 55,037 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 42,726 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 WNY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KP55 WNY registered?

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

Is KP55 WNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP55 WNY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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