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KU55 UGE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,424 mi
Last recorded86,424 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 UGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 86,424 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 86,236 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both boots deteriorated upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front mirror indicator lens broken

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

service due msg illuminated

Pass 11 Mar 2018 72,312 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 68,598 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 61,106 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 53,900 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 53,900 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Oct 2013 47,019 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 47,019 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 40,904 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 40,904 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 35,403 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 35,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 5 Oct 2010 29,557 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 25,015 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 20,023 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 UGE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 UGE, 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 UGE registered?

KU55 UGE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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