CarVerify

Free Car Check

KR55 JUC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,707 mi
Last recorded78,707 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or 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

RegistrationKR55 JUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
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

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 78,707 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 77,278 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 74,361 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 70,620 miles

Nearside Front rubber cut to outer sidewall

Nearside Rear rubber cut to outer sidewall

Pass 8 Nov 2021 67,516 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 61,509 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 61,509 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 61,298 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 61,298 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 60,163 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 60,163 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 58,619 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 57,144 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2015 55,152 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 53,093 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 50,741 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 48,125 miles

Coolant leak

rear pads 70% worn & flutuating

Fail 19 Nov 2012 48,125 miles

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

Coolant leak

rear pads 70% worn & flutuating

Pass 16 Nov 2011 45,471 miles

nearside front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge & has a cut in outer sidewall

offside front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Dec 2010 42,600 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 39,418 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 36,357 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

KR55 JUC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KR55 JUC, 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 KR55 JUC?

You can check the full history of KR55 JUC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KR55 JUC registered?

KR55 JUC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2005.

Is KR55 JUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR55 JUC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KR55 JUC 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 KR55 JUC. 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.