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KS55 JXU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

213,295 mi
Last recorded213,295 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS55 JXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 213,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Rear arm bush* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside + Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 3 Jun 2021 205,529 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 200,858 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 200,858 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 194,063 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 194,063 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 185,238 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2018 185,238 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 176,309 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 176,309 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2016 165,885 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 165,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Have worn a lip on edges. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Have worn a lip on edges. (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 153,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

n/s/f tyre has a split on inner sidewall but is not yet deep enough to show ply or cords

Pass 8 May 2014 138,219 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2014 138,218 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 123,655 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 107,985 miles

Both front tyres worn outside edges

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 97,623 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 88,410 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 60,645 miles

Front tyres cracked inside edges side walls

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2009 60,645 miles

Front tyres cracked inside edges side walls

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

undertrays fitted

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 JXU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JXU, 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 JXU registered?

KS55 JXU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is KS55 JXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS55 JXU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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