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LM55 KKP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,299 mi
Last recorded124,299 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 KKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 124,299 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 120,760 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s headlight bracket broken still secure

Fail 26 Oct 2023 120,754 miles

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 linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s headlight bracket broken still secure

Pass 11 Nov 2022 116,124 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 110,943 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 110,812 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 108,072 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 105,256 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 105,256 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 100,515 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 95,298 miles

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 89,664 miles

Nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Offside rear tyre 1mm on edge

Rear suspension springs corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2017 89,664 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Offside rear tyre 1mm on edge

Rear suspension springs corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2016 83,947 miles

Front suspension pull arm bushes perished.

Rear suspension springs corroded

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of car.

Fail 5 Jan 2016 83,947 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front suspension pull arm bushes perished.

Rear suspension springs corroded

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of car.

Pass 8 Jan 2015 76,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise handbrake does not lock up

advise rear coil springs rusty

Pass 7 Jan 2014 71,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 66,022 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2013 65,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2011 59,317 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

unable to check fuel and brake pipes shields fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2011 59,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

unable to check fuel and brake pipes shields fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2011 52,162 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 52,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 44,963 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 39,709 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 39,709 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2009 38,866 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 38,866 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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LM55 KKP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LM55 KKP, 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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LM55 KKP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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