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KU55 UJM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,360 mi
Last recorded109,360 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 109,360 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 101,688 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 101,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint LOWER (2.5.B.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 201,485 miles

coil light stays on then goes out

nearside rear tyre worn close to wear markers @ 2.5mm - 245/45/17

Fail 29 Oct 2015 201,485 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)

coil light stays on then goes out

nearside rear tyre worn close to wear markers @ 2.5mm - 245/45/17

Pass 12 Nov 2014 188,653 miles

coil light came on initially

nearside rear jacking point missing

offside front suspension top mount bearing noisey on lock

Fail 12 Nov 2014 188,653 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

** front brake discs worn/rippled and lipped **

coil light came on initially

nearside rear jacking point missing

offside front suspension top mount bearing noisey on lock

Pass 16 Nov 2013 175,757 miles

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

offside front side light dim

Pass 7 Nov 2012 155,856 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 132,631 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside rear tyre wearing low

rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 21 Nov 2011 132,631 miles

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

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside rear tyre wearing low

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 9 Oct 2010 98,648 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 98,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 78,906 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 78,906 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 52,243 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 UJM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 UJM, 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 UJM registered?

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

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