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KU55 UHS

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

106,827 mi
Last recorded106,827 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 UHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 106,827 miles

( Under Tray Fitted )

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ( All Rear Suspension Arms Corroded ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 94,988 miles

( Under Tray Fitted and Sill Covers )

Fail 7 Nov 2023 94,987 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases ( Silencer ) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

( Under Tray Fitted and Sill Covers )

Pass 31 Oct 2022 83,662 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 79,753 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 77,035 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 74,927 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 73,738 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 72,037 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 70,046 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 68,114 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 65,979 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 63,636 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 61,211 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 58,564 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 56,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 56,416 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 52,086 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 46,907 miles

n/s front brake runout

oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2008 38,735 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 UHS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UHS, 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 UHS registered?

KU55 UHS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is KU55 UHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU55 UHS shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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