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KD55 OOA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

141,118 mi
Last recorded141,118 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 OOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 141,118 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 134,454 miles

long travel at handbrake/footbrake lever

Fail 31 Oct 2024 134,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front and rear suspension components corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated On limit!!! (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated On limit!!! (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated On limit!!! (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated On limit!!! (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Various under body corrosion.

Pass 14 Dec 2023 134,122 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 134,121 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside 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))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 132,653 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 132,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Central Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 131,631 miles

head lamp beam patterns weak

rear wheels binding slightly

Pass 14 Oct 2020 130,632 miles

both headlamp patterns weak

Fail 14 Oct 2020 130,628 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both headlamp patterns weak

Pass 15 Oct 2019 129,156 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 129,151 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Parking brake requirements only just met, requires attention!!

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 125,365 miles

Parking brake requirements only just met!

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 125,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Centre exhaust clamp broken

Offside Rear Tyre getting low

Parking brake requirements only just met!

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

Wipers req. att.

Pass 13 Oct 2017 122,829 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall slightly damaged

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

head lamp beam patterns weak

Fail 11 Oct 2017 122,829 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall slightly damaged

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

head lamp beam patterns weak

Pass 12 Oct 2016 119,229 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 115,420 miles

Both front tyres have age related cracks in treads

Pass 2 Oct 2014 111,266 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front headlight light output marginal lens slight deteriorated

Fail 2 Oct 2014 111,261 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front headlight light output marginal lens slight deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2013 108,106 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 108,105 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front inner trim is not secure & has been rubbing on tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2012 103,194 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 95,039 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 95,039 miles

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

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

front brake discs are worn with a lip

parking brake warning light is staying on

rear brakes binding slightly no fault found on rollers

Pass 29 Oct 2010 86,977 miles

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

unable to carry out full under body inspection due to covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 16 Nov 2009 74,431 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 74,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 50,657 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

outside edge wear front tyres

rear tyres low on tread

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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KD55 OOA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 KD55 OOA, 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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KD55 OOA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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