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KP55 ZZH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

246,890 mi
Last recorded246,890 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 ZZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 246,890 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 232,345 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 232,345 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 226,011 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s front inner pads appear to be wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s rear pipes are corroded in areas (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass is discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake only just met minimum performance

Vehicle has full length undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2020 226,000 miles

Headlamp aim not tested o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Position lamp not working front & rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s front inner pads appear to be wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s rear pipes are corroded in areas (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass is discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake only just met minimum performance

Vehicle has full length undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2019 222,977 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front pipes slightly corroded in areas (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

full undertrays

parking brake shows close to minimal effort

Pass 23 Aug 2018 218,488 miles

Brake pipes have areas corroded

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))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 211,675 miles

Brake pipes have areas corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2017 211,671 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 204,808 miles

Brake pipes have areas corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2016 204,808 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only fails to return (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 198,045 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 197,905 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 192,970 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 178,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2012 137,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 85,050 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 85,050 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 39,959 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 36,622 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 27,734 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 ZZH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZZH, 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 ZZH registered?

KP55 ZZH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is KP55 ZZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP55 ZZH shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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