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KU55 EKN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,400 mi
Last recorded89,400 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 EKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2023 89,400 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear both sides brake backing plates rusty

bonnet slam panel rusty

Pass 4 Feb 2022 88,739 miles

Front Inner both sides tyres worn on edge

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 86,805 miles

Central Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember/slam panel corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 84,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear hand brake only just met requirements, needs adjustment

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

visibility reduced under shields and side skirts fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2020 84,982 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear hand brake only just met requirements, needs adjustment

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

visibility reduced under shields and side skirts fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2018 82,850 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 80,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2016 77,844 miles

Nearside Rear child set fitted

front and rear brake getting low

Fail 3 Oct 2016 77,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear child set fitted

front and rear brake getting low

Pass 5 Oct 2015 74,133 miles

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

Rear brakes noisey check n earside rear pads surpect getting low

Pass 29 Sep 2014 70,494 miles

offside rear tyre bald inside shoulder

Pass 2 Oct 2013 66,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 62,054 miles

Both front tyres worn on outside edge.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2012 62,054 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn on outside edge.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 48,229 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 30,291 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 26,151 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on outer edges

Pass 16 Feb 2009 19,138 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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KU55 EKN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EKN, 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 EKN registered?

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

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