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KU55 UKC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,479 mi
Last recorded161,479 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 UKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2025 161,479 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust Corroded

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Lower Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 146,760 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 137,349 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 125,120 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 116,034 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 111,304 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all discs corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2017 103,747 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2017 103,557 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Oct 2017 103,530 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

centre exhaust bracket rusted through (on system)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 103,358 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Engine Malfunction Light is on

Front front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

centre exhaust bracket rusted through (on system)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 96,084 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front inner wheel rim buckled

one mounting detached from rear silencer (maintaing clearance with bumper)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 87,680 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 79,694 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 79,694 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 70,998 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 62,247 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2011 54,537 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 46,801 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 42,422 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 37,359 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 UKC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UKC, 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 UKC registered?

KU55 UKC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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