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KM55 ACF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

89,379 mi
Last recorded89,379 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 ACF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 89,379 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 89,371 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 84,874 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Oct 2024 84,840 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2023 80,646 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 77,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 77,095 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 75,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm 245/40 x 17 91 w (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 75,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm 245/40 x 17 91 w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 73,712 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 72,603 miles

Nearside Front Bumper is sticking out

Pass 15 Oct 2018 72,011 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower fog light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 71,181 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear fog light not working but offside okay

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 70,365 miles

'check coolant' light on

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 70,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

'check coolant' light on

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 69,421 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 9 Oct 2014 67,990 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 66,702 miles

slight damage to n/s/r tyre in outer edge

Fail 24 Oct 2013 66,700 miles

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

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

slight damage to n/s/r tyre in outer edge

Pass 15 Oct 2012 64,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 61,020 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Nov 2010 56,619 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both frint disc's wearing thin

Pass 9 Oct 2009 50,947 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 50,944 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 44,744 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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KM55 ACF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KM55 ACF, 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 KM55 ACF registered?

KM55 ACF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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