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KJ55 FUU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

85,809 mi
Last recorded85,809 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 FUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2026 85,809 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2454017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2025 85,519 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 83,214 miles

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 7 Mar 2023 82,495 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 79,797 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 77,857 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 77,857 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 May 2020 74,845 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 69,163 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 64,990 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 58,781 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 55,321 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 52,003 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 49,239 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 49,239 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2012 44,065 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 44,065 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2011 39,862 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 34,877 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 34,877 miles

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

emissions to low to register

n/s/f n/s/r tyres cuts outer sidewalls

Pass 10 Jun 2009 29,094 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 29,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 25,817 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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KJ55 FUU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KJ55 FUU, 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 KJ55 FUU registered?

KJ55 FUU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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