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KP55 ZGK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

159,682 mi
Last recorded159,682 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 ZGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 159,682 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 155,841 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Mar 2021 151,315 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 148,068 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 142,615 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 131,644 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

undertays and sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2017 125,721 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear metal brake pipes covered in grease type substance

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2016 117,208 miles

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 104,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2014 89,840 miles

Offside front tyre has a cut excess <25mm, but deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Uneven tyre wear on front tyres

Fail 27 Jan 2014 89,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre has a cut excess <25mm, but deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Uneven tyre wear on front tyres

Pass 14 Jan 2013 77,645 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 77,645 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 64,132 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 49,792 miles

Front tyres worn unevenly geometry required

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 49,789 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front tyres worn unevenly geometry required

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 34,863 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 34,859 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 24,194 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 13,790 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 13,787 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 ZGK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ZGK, 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 ZGK registered?

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

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