MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,529 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Road wheel fixing missing all 4 (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front n/s and o/s rear n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring fractured or broken n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Road wheel fixing missing x1 from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front n/s and o/s rear n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both sides (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
tyres wearing on edges
both front tyres wearing on edges
nearside front tyre is approaching wear limit
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KS55 XPT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 80,398 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 KS55 XPT, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was KS55 XPT registered?
KS55 XPT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 2006.
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