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KU05 SUH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,762 mi
Last recorded114,762 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 SUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 114,762 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 107,455 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 99,874 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 99,872 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 88,904 miles

slight damage o/s/r road wheel

Pass 25 Jul 2013 78,883 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

nearside rear tyre inner edge slightly feathered

nearside rear tyre outer wall small cut

nearside rear wheel rim outer slight damage

Pass 20 Jul 2012 68,767 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 58,202 miles

n/side front outer wheel rim damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2010 48,598 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2010 48,598 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 35,241 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 26,734 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 26,734 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 18,640 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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KU05 SUH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KU05 SUH, 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 KU05 SUH registered?

KU05 SUH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is KU05 SUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU05 SUH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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