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KD55 UOW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

119,065 mi
Last recorded119,065 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 UOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2019 119,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source 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))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 108,732 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 94,658 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 94,652 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 86,053 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 86,053 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 78,597 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 78,597 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 64,010 miles

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)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 57,371 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 52,900 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 52,900 miles

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

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

recomend tracking offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 3 Jun 2011 49,147 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 49,147 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 May 2010 45,278 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Outer sidewall on O/S/R tyre damaged

Pass 19 May 2010 45,278 miles

Outer sidewall on O/S/R tyre damaged

Pass 26 May 2009 41,661 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 37,176 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 UOW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UOW, 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 UOW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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