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KW55 XOL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,888 mi
Last recorded100,888 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 XOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 100,888 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 100,887 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 96,313 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 96,311 miles

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 92,696 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 88,694 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 83,778 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 78,478 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 73,614 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 69,127 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 63,653 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 May 2011 56,206 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 50,766 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 42,467 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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KW55 XOL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KW55 XOL, 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 KW55 XOL registered?

KW55 XOL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is KW55 XOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW55 XOL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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