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KM55 OWD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

102,307 mi
Last recorded102,307 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 102,307 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 87,125 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO 1.5MM BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES CLOSE TO 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 May 2024 87,125 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO 1.5MM BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES CLOSE TO 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 May 2023 83,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 81,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded at brake hose location (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded at the brake hose location (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 78,605 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 75,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 70,444 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 70,428 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 65,053 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Oct 2018 65,051 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Carried out adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Oct 2017 59,263 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 59,263 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 54,339 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 49,572 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 45,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Nov 2013 42,372 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 38,887 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 15 Nov 2011 35,638 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 32,527 miles

O/S/R tyre centre tread depth 3mm

Pass 24 Nov 2009 27,207 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 22,366 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 22,366 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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 OWD 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 78.3%.

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 KM55 OWD, 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 OWD registered?

KM55 OWD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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The MOT history for KM55 OWD shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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