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KU55 UJH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,507 mi
Last recorded167,507 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 167,507 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 167,507 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 151,094 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 151,094 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 137,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 137,335 miles

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 124,618 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2014 103,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 85,794 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

can not see bottom of rear springs

Pass 9 Aug 2012 81,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 69,816 miles

Rear number plate starting to seperate

Pass 4 Aug 2010 55,406 miles

sill covers and undertrays fitted

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 12 Jan 2009 37,016 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

bonnet saftey catch damaged

both head lamp aims on upper limit

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake pads wearing low

parking brake travel

slight imballance in front brakes ( advise inspection )

tested when wet

under trays fitted and damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2009 37,016 miles

bonnet saftey catch damaged

both head lamp aims on upper limit

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake pads wearing low

parking brake travel

slight imballance in front brakes ( advise inspection )

tested when wet

under trays fitted and damaged

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 UJH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UJH, 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 UJH registered?

KU55 UJH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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