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KM55 WUW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,296 mi
Last recorded136,296 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 WUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 136,296 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 122,777 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to test the seat belt

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cuts in excess of the requirements but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside Front tyre side wall perished

Offside Rear child seat fitted unable to test the seat belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil level low

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Nov 2015 108,152 miles

Engine covers and undertrays obscuring view

Nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 28 Nov 2015 108,152 miles

Engine covers and undertrays obscuring view

Nail in o/s/r tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 94,895 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 83,818 miles

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre worn low 2/3mm

Fail 29 Nov 2013 83,721 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre worn low 2/3mm

Pass 1 Dec 2012 71,052 miles

Damage to n/s/r tyre sidewall

Fail 1 Dec 2012 71,052 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Damage to n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 26 Nov 2011 55,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 44,035 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 33,119 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 23,051 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 WUW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WUW, 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 WUW registered?

KM55 WUW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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