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OU55 KKP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,416 mi
Last recorded78,416 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 KKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 78,416 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 71,088 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 71,074 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

eml light is on

Pass 23 Jan 2017 64,359 miles

Both front tyres heavy wear at outer shoulders.

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 64,359 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NSF and OSF (8.2.3)

Both front tyres heavy wear at outer shoulders.

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 55,547 miles

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

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

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

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

gear box oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2015 55,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

gear box oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 44,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside rear tyre is perished

Fail 29 Jul 2014 44,811 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside rear tyre is perished

Pass 29 Apr 2013 37,640 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 32,613 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)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 22,108 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 15,704 miles

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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OU55 KKP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OU55 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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OU55 KKP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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