CarVerify

Free Car Check

KD55 OOU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

100,148 mi
Last recorded100,148 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 OOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 100,148 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 100,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45R17 94 Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45R17 94 Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 97,469 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2025 97,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 93,390 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 87,112 miles

Nearside Front exhaust support bracket broken

underside of gearbox wet with oil

Fail 11 Nov 2022 87,112 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner outer treads worn and feathering present (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front exhaust support bracket broken

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut outer wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner outer treads worn on corners and feathering present (5.2.3 (e))

underside of gearbox wet with oil

Pass 16 Aug 2021 81,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45y17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45y17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 77,229 miles

Nearside Rear Inner bead of alloy wheel slightly buckled

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 77,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner bead of alloy wheel slightly buckled

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 70,057 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 70,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 58,879 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 50,078 miles

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

under trays and covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 7 Dec 2015 41,787 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 40,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 7 Jan 2014 35,024 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 32,568 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 27,457 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 23,224 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 19,974 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 12,572 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KD55 OOU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KD55 OOU, 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

How do I check the history of KD55 OOU?

You can check the full history of KD55 OOU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KD55 OOU registered?

KD55 OOU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is KD55 OOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD55 OOU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KD55 OOU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KD55 OOU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.