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KP55 XLV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

157,616 mi
Last recorded157,616 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 XLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2026 157,616 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Corrosion on underside, front and rear suspension

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (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 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 156,192 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 156,084 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both fronts (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also cut to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 152,538 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 146,092 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 146,087 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 141,697 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 141,685 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 137,571 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 137,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 132,796 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 132,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 126,719 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 121,885 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 121,885 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 116,170 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 116,170 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear brake pads appear low

Pass 6 Nov 2015 110,054 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 103,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n,s,r and o,s,r tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 25 Oct 2013 96,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2013 96,469 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2012 89,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no dipstick tube engine temperature not taken on emissions

Fail 6 Nov 2012 89,288 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

no dipstick tube engine temperature not taken on emissions

offside front tyre worn on edges and splits in sidewall

Pass 29 Oct 2011 78,802 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 67,837 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 55,718 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 41,320 miles

front + rear brake pads appear worn

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 XLV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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