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KD55 UOU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,275 mi
Last recorded98,275 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 98,275 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray & sill cover fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2021 96,441 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers , under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2021 94,163 miles

engine,undertray and sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2020 93,096 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers , under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2019 92,839 miles

Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 92,274 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine covers & under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2016 90,721 miles

Top and bottom engine cover fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2016 90,718 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Top and bottom engine cover fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2015 88,379 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2014 86,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Outer Sill covers fitted.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2014 86,597 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Outer Sill covers fitted.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 84,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2013 84,134 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 80,948 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2011 67,832 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 54,937 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 43,412 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 32,440 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 UOU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UOU, 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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What year was KD55 UOU registered?

KD55 UOU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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