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KP55 ZSW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,502 mi
Last recorded98,502 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 98,502 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 94,730 miles

advise both rear tyres very low

Fail 19 Mar 2019 94,730 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

advise both rear tyres very low

Pass 2 Mar 2018 89,443 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 83,682 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 83,628 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)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 80,026 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 76,385 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 72,722 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 69,025 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 63,694 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 58,420 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 52,821 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2009 52,821 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 48,230 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 ZSW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZSW, 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 ZSW registered?

KP55 ZSW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is KP55 ZSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP55 ZSW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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