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KM55 ETD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,927 mi
Last recorded81,927 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 ETD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 81,927 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mounting corroded away at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 80,898 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mounting corroded away at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 80,898 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective mounting corroded away at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 79,726 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 78,211 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 76,596 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 74,934 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 74,934 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 72,666 miles

long park brake travel

Pass 15 Nov 2018 68,368 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 5 Oct 2017 63,921 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 63,920 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 58,384 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 55,154 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in sidewall

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 55,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in sidewall

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 49,485 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 45,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight smear n/s wiper

Pass 24 Oct 2013 45,457 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight smear n/s wiper

Pass 7 Nov 2012 40,614 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 33,518 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 31,031 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 23,857 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 23,857 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 18,322 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 ETD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KM55 ETD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM55 ETD registered?

KM55 ETD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2005.

Is KM55 ETD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM55 ETD shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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