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KU55 UHY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

199,744 mi
Last recorded199,744 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 199,744 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush on suspension arm splitting and starting to de bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 194,590 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2024 188,572 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 188,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 183,490 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 183,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 173,803 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 166,429 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 166,429 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 158,249 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 151,587 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 143,047 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake servo hose slightly chafed

Pass 29 Mar 2018 131,102 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

both front tyre walls damaged

both front tyres very badly worn on inner edges and tread depths getting low

Fail 23 Mar 2018 130,682 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

both front tyre walls damaged

both front tyres very badly worn on inner edges and tread depths getting low

Pass 31 Mar 2017 116,850 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 116,850 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 104,186 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

rear tyre tread depths getting low

Fail 3 Mar 2016 104,183 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

rear tyre tread depths getting low

Fail 31 Mar 2015 91,842 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake disc,s in poor condition

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 31 Mar 2015 91,842 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake disc,s in poor condition

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 14 Mar 2014 78,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre cut in side wall

offside rear tyre tread depth getting low

phone holder in centre lower windscreen

slightly low effort on nearside park brake

Pass 14 Mar 2014 78,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre cut in side wall

offside rear tyre tread depth getting low

phone holder in centre lower windscreen

slightly low effort on nearside park brake

Pass 15 Mar 2013 65,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre slightly cracking on the inner sidewall

Fail 15 Mar 2013 65,886 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre slightly cracking on the inner sidewall

Pass 7 Mar 2012 43,736 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 41,245 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 37,627 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 28,550 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 UHY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 UHY, 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 UHY registered?

KU55 UHY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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