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OE55 KLA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

196,662 mi
Last recorded196,662 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 KLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 196,662 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 192,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 187,725 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre cutting out on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre cutting out on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 26 Mar 2019 187,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre cutting out on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre cutting out on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 28 Mar 2018 170,689 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre cutting out on edges

Offside Front Tyre cutting out on inner edge

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

engine cover fitted preventing inspection of some components

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 28 Mar 2018 170,689 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre cutting out on edges

Offside Front Tyre cutting out on inner edge

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine cover fitted preventing inspection of some components

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 10 Apr 2017 157,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Nsr tyre cutting out on outer edge

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine cover fitted preventing inspection of some components

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 2 Apr 2016 145,343 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 140,699 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 140,695 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 131,344 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 121,150 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 121,084 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 92,729 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 55,202 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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OE55 KLA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KLA, 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 KLA registered?

OE55 KLA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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