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KU55 KDJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,519 mi
Last recorded154,519 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 154,519 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 147,777 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all flexis slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on limit (6.1.2 (a))

poly belt perished

Fail 21 Jan 2025 147,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all flexis slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on limit (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm on very limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

odd size tyres fitted to vehicle fronts bigger than rears

poly belt perished

Pass 16 Jan 2024 141,998 miles

Nearside wing mirror loose

Pass 23 Jan 2023 135,918 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside MIRROR LOOSE

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 131,266 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 131,264 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 125,113 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 125,113 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 121,268 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 121,187 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Central silencer hanger corroded away

Pass 20 Dec 2018 118,080 miles

Central silencer corroded

Central silencer hanger corroded away

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

covers over testable items

Fail 19 Dec 2018 118,080 miles

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

Central silencer corroded

Central silencer hanger corroded away

Nearside Front wiper poor

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre pressure low has been driven flat (reset)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 10% left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers over testable items

Pass 25 Oct 2017 106,929 miles

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

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 25 Oct 2017 106,929 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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 27 Oct 2016 96,584 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Oct 2016 96,584 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2015 90,691 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 81,321 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 81,321 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 75,236 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edges.

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2013 75,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres bald on inner edges.

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 67,989 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)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 60,309 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 54,192 miles

undertrays fitted

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

N/S/F tyre wearing on outside edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 46,123 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 33,095 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 KDJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KDJ, 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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KU55 KDJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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