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KM55 WWD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

109,068 mi
Last recorded109,068 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 109,068 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 109,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 105,012 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 101,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 101,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 96,736 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 96,736 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 92,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 90,282 miles

Nearside windscreen damaged but not effecting drivers view of the road

Fail 8 Jan 2021 90,282 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside windscreen damaged but not effecting drivers view of the road

Pass 9 Jan 2020 88,591 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 88,591 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 84,526 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 78,775 miles

windscreen damage not affecting drivers view

Pass 16 Jan 2017 73,483 miles

windscreen damage not affecting drivers view

Pass 12 Jan 2016 68,423 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 68,423 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 63,193 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 63,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 58,667 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 52,999 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 47,809 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 62,173 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 30,125 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 25,666 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 WWD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WWD, 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 WWD registered?

KM55 WWD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is KM55 WWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM55 WWD shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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