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KU55 UKN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

171,280 mi
Last recorded171,280 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 171,280 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 165,947 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 157,539 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 155,884 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 154,808 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 153,639 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 151,886 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 146,668 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn low on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 136,989 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 125,689 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 112,328 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 112,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 101,984 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 101,958 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 92,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OSR and NSR Tyres on minimum legal limit of 1.6mm.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 81,108 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 65,442 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 50,081 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 50,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 35,637 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 29,563 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 21,852 miles

play in n/s/f wheel

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 UKN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 UKN, 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

How do I check the history of KU55 UKN?

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What year was KU55 UKN registered?

KU55 UKN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is KU55 UKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU55 UKN shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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