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KP55 YKW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,508 mi
Last recorded110,508 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 YKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 110,508 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 110,505 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2018 102,495 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from the near to the offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most parts on the rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 102,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from the near to the offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most parts on the rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 97,833 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 18 Nov 2015 96,667 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 96,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 94,209 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 89,109 miles

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Fail 26 Oct 2013 89,098 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 30 Nov 2012 82,523 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 82,522 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 75,615 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 75,613 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 62,458 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 46,173 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 32,300 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 YKW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YKW, 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 YKW registered?

KP55 YKW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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