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KP55 WPF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

130,121 mi
Last recorded130,121 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 WPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 130,121 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 115,731 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 108,878 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 107,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Nov 2019 106,095 miles

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Nov 2018 102,369 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 99,269 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 99,261 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2017 96,573 miles

Exhaust bracket broken at gearbox mounting point. Exhaust still secure

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 May 2017 96,573 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Camber arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Camber arm (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust bracket broken at gearbox mounting point. Exhaust still secure

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 90,306 miles

Center exhaust hanger slightly corroded

Indicator/wiper switch assembly has slight movement

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Camber (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Camber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Camber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 May 2015 85,164 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 5 May 2015 19,162 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 77,996 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2013 72,170 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 72,137 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 64,570 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 58,538 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 50,895 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 40,066 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 24,425 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 WPF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WPF, 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 WPF registered?

KP55 WPF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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