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KM55 WUX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

74,058 mi
Last recorded74,058 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 WUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 74,058 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 69,346 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both On Axle 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 65,765 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 65,765 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 64,975 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 63,196 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 63,196 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 61,892 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 59,138 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

n/s/r seal slight leak on diff

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2018 55,049 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Oct 2016 45,154 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 40,574 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 40,574 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 35,380 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 35,380 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 26,559 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 26,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 22,674 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 17,125 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 WUX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WUX, 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 WUX registered?

KM55 WUX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is KM55 WUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM55 WUX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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