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KS55 CUU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

207,481 mi
Last recorded207,481 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS55 CUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2015 207,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing inner edge

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 15 Jun 2015 207,481 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing inner edge

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 27 Jun 2014 191,568 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs worn

Fail 27 Jun 2014 191,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Jun 2013 180,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 159,892 miles

Advise shoulder wear of nearside front tyre.

Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 159,892 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Advise shoulder wear of nearside front tyre.

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

Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 139,761 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 139,760 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 122,920 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front pads light on soon = may require discs(suspect at wear limit).

front suspension thrust arm bushes = slight cracks.

o/s/r shock absorber showing weakness on tester(print taken)

park brake holding on/warning light staying on.

rear brake pads very low = recommend new.

slight brake judder at front discs.

Fail 29 Jun 2010 122,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front pads light on soon = may require discs(suspect at wear limit).

front suspension thrust arm bushes = slight cracks.

o/s/r shock absorber showing weakness on tester(print taken)

park brake holding on/warning light staying on.

rear brake pads very low = recommend new.

slight brake judder at front discs.

Pass 29 Jun 2009 97,067 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 81,002 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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KS55 CUU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KS55 CUU, 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 KS55 CUU registered?

KS55 CUU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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