MOT Status
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103,598 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside slight wear on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside slight wear on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIl on? (Pre 08)
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Engine MIl on? (Pre 08)
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH fronts greased (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH sides āDā bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH rear greased (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH fronts (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM / INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
o/s/r tyre down to 3mm
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear ram (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
o/s/r tyre down to 3mm
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Undertrays fitted obscuring underside items
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Undertrays fitted obscuring underside items
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Both front tyres wearing on outer edges
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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KP55 XLC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 XLC, 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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KP55 XLC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2005.
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