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KP55 XKF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

142,771 mi
Last recorded142,771 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 142,771 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all attached arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 142,771 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all attached arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 136,462 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 136,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning Steering pulls severely (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 129,310 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear inner metal hanger broken from exhaust

Fail 30 Jun 2020 129,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear inner metal hanger broken from exhaust

Pass 10 Jun 2019 120,554 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 117,054 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 117,054 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 112,834 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all remaning (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 22 May 2017 112,833 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all remaning (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 107,529 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 May 2016 107,528 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 100,775 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 May 2015 100,775 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2014 93,711 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 93,707 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 87,891 miles

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

engine systems fault lamp on

Pass 12 Apr 2012 81,100 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2011 69,090 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 69,090 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)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 60,202 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 60,078 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 38,847 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 XKF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XKF, 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 XKF registered?

KP55 XKF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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