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KU55 EKE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

119,662 mi
Last recorded119,662 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 EKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 119,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside mirror indicator condensated

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front mirror secured with tape

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 119,408 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn edges and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged taped glass

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2023 116,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 116,646 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45R17 Both front tyres cracking along outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Diff has slight oil seepage

Pass 23 Dec 2021 115,307 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Dec 2021 115,304 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2021 112,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2019 105,603 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 100,124 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 89,621 miles

EML showing in dash

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 79,812 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 71,540 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 66,179 miles

eml light on

Pass 15 Aug 2013 60,895 miles

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

near side front tyre cut to outer wall

Pass 24 May 2013 60,159 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 57,382 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 50,839 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 50,831 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)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 43,012 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 32,446 miles

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)

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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KU55 EKE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KU55 EKE, 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 KU55 EKE registered?

KU55 EKE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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