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OE55 KKL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

164,558 mi
Last recorded164,558 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 KKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 164,558 miles

Offside Door mirror glass discoloured but ok.

Fail 28 Jun 2019 164,556 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Track control arm as marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Centre track control arm as marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Track control arm as marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Door mirror glass discoloured but ok.

Pass 27 Jun 2018 148,950 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 132,725 miles

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some under side components.

Fail 20 Jun 2017 132,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some under side components.

Pass 10 Jun 2016 116,126 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 102,826 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 89,716 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 81,791 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 72,705 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 65,126 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 56,660 miles

Oil leak from back part of engine

Pass 18 Dec 2008 45,149 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 45,149 miles

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

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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OE55 KKL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OE55 KKL, 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 OE55 KKL registered?

OE55 KKL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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