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KU55 KDF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,324 mi
Last recorded126,324 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 KDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 126,324 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has cuts / splits to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 123,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 May 2025 123,827 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 120,950 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 120,950 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 117,857 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 114,360 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))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 111,685 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly deteriorated/misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 3mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 108,715 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges & sidewall is perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 104,867 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on outer edge and 5mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens misty/faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.5mm on outer edge and 5mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 101,317 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

offside front tyre 2mm edges

offside headlamp in poor condition

Fail 25 Oct 2017 101,270 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

offside front tyre 2mm edges

offside headlamp in poor condition

Pass 8 Nov 2016 98,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm ball joint has slight wear. (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front tyre has side wall damage and splits,

Offside Front headlight pattern poor,

Pass 30 Oct 2015 92,662 miles

front brakes worn

offside headlamp in poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2014 88,807 miles

offside headlamp poor condition

Pass 13 Aug 2013 84,316 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 84,316 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 77,728 miles

Cut on sidewall of O/S/R Tyre

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 77,728 miles

Cut on sidewall of O/S/R Tyre

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 67,898 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight corrosion to front brake discs

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 48,871 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 48,871 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 7 Sep 2009 40,113 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 39,930 miles

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

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

park brake pads low

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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 KDF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KDF, 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 KDF registered?

KU55 KDF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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