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KB55 AHF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

144,879 mi
Last recorded144,879 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB55 AHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 144,879 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 140,363 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 135,172 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 130,627 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 124,513 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 119,653 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight misting of oil from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 113,295 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 106,994 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 106,894 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 102,024 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 102,007 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 96,628 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 91,431 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 85,344 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 77,564 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 68,809 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 68,809 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 63,204 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 47,803 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 32,345 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 32,345 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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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KB55 AHF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KB55 AHF, 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 KB55 AHF registered?

KB55 AHF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is KB55 AHF safe to buy?

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