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MX55 XKD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,722 mi
Last recorded113,722 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 XKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 113,722 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 108,434 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 107,678 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 107,678 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 May 2015 107,670 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 97,009 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 84,752 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)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2013 84,752 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2012 76,533 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2011 69,047 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 60,715 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 60,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 51,741 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 51,741 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 43,008 miles

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)

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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MX55 XKD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MX55 XKD, 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 MX55 XKD registered?

MX55 XKD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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