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KS55 OLO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,019 mi
Last recorded145,019 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS55 OLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 145,019 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 145,019 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low N/S and O/S (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 138,231 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 138,004 miles

Lower Engine cover fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 10 Feb 2020 135,505 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 132,068 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 121,105 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 121,105 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 101,257 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 80,726 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 64,534 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 55,907 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 48,282 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 47,891 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 14 Dec 2011 41,179 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 34,000 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 34,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2010 28,203 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 22,988 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 22,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 OLO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KS55 OLO, 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 OLO registered?

KS55 OLO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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