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KD55 UOL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,810 mi
Last recorded112,810 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 UOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 112,810 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

n/s headlight slightly insecure

n/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 7 Nov 2019 110,353 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s/front and n/s/rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front tyres wearing low to outer edges

Pass 14 Nov 2018 105,423 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Nov 2018 105,419 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Nov 2017 101,119 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 97,279 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little effort

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 97,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little effort

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 94,865 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 94,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 92,887 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 84,679 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 76,259 miles

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

nearside rear parking brake low effort

Pass 8 Dec 2011 67,502 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Dec 2010 62,640 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 54,327 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 46,067 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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KD55 UOL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UOL, 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 UOL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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