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KU55 UHM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

47,698 mi
Last recorded47,698 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 UHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 47,698 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 6 Dec 2024 38,441 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 34,494 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 33,178 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 31,883 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 31,396 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 30,688 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 30,660 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2014 28,563 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 28,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2013 25,393 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 25,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 May 2012 24,159 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 21,187 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 21,187 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 16,847 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 13,582 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 UHM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UHM, 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 UHM registered?

KU55 UHM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is KU55 UHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU55 UHM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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