CarVerify

Free Car Check

KM55 WHF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,628 mi
Last recorded95,628 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 WHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 95,628 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 90,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 90,763 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 83,807 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 81,823 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 81,823 miles

Centre Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 72,568 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 59,119 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 47,840 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 40,962 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 33,233 miles

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Front,rear brake discs lipped,advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake foot rubber missing advise adjustment.

Pass 3 Dec 2010 33,233 miles

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Front,rear brake discs lipped,advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Parking brake foot rubber missing advise adjustment.

Pass 2 Dec 2009 27,180 miles

shild fitted under car

Pass 6 Dec 2008 22,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

covers fitted to vehicle

front brake discs lipped

handbrake pedal rubber missing

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KM55 WHF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WHF, 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

How do I check the history of KM55 WHF?

You can check the full history of KM55 WHF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KM55 WHF registered?

KM55 WHF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 2005.

Is KM55 WHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM55 WHF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KM55 WHF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KM55 WHF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.