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KM55 WBD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

80,012 mi
Last recorded80,012 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 WBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 80,012 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 73,718 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 67,025 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 65,600 miles

Headlamp aim slightly low.

Pass 11 Oct 2021 63,735 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly loose driver door (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 63,735 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly loose driver door (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 61,985 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 59,717 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 56,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 56,416 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 52,580 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Oct 2017 52,580 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 49,211 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ie 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 45,487 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 45,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 41,461 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 40,071 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 40,071 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 37,539 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 33,843 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 30,070 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 26,258 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 22,600 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 18,704 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 WBD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WBD, 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 WBD registered?

KM55 WBD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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