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KM55 WVB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,180 mi
Last recorded67,180 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 67,180 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 61,850 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 52,011 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 45,180 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 43,538 miles

surface rust underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Jan 2022 43,479 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 22 Jan 2021 43,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 43,219 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 42,927 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 42,586 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 42,173 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 41,568 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 40,653 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 39,331 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nail in n/s/f tyre close to inner shoulder

Pass 5 Aug 2013 38,833 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 36,728 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 33,047 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 29,063 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 25,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 22,388 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 WVB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WVB, 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 WVB registered?

KM55 WVB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 December 2005.

Is KM55 WVB safe to buy?

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