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KU55 UHC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

113,798 mi
Last recorded113,798 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 UHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2022 113,798 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

mill lamp on

Pass 26 Oct 2021 110,272 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

ENGINE COVER FITTED RESTRICTING ACCESS TO SOME COMPONENTS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

SILL COVERS FITTED RESTRICTED INSPECTION

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED RESTICTING ACCESS TO SOME PARTS

Fail 26 Oct 2021 110,272 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

ENGINE COVER FITTED RESTRICTING ACCESS TO SOME COMPONENTS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

SILL COVERS FITTED RESTRICTED INSPECTION

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED RESTICTING ACCESS TO SOME PARTS

Pass 15 Oct 2020 106,968 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 104,145 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 104,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 96,309 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 89,462 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 84,102 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 77,740 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 71,356 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 65,095 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 57,281 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 48,851 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 48,079 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 34,495 miles

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

play nearside track rod end

play offside track rod end

Pass 25 Aug 2009 27,000 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 20,153 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 20,153 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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 UHC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU55 UHC registered?

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

Is KU55 UHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU55 UHC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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