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EX55 KFO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

50,357 mi
Last recorded50,357 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 KFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 50,357 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 46,435 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 42,003 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 40,215 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 37,595 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 35,241 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 35,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 33,523 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 33,523 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 31,539 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 29,778 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 28,455 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 26,529 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 23,265 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 20,250 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 18,029 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 11,986 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 9,184 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 6,923 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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EX55 KFO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EX55 KFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX55 KFO registered?

EX55 KFO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is EX55 KFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 KFO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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