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KU55 VDD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,654 mi
Last recorded97,654 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 VDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 97,654 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 96,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 95,333 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 90,016 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 90,016 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 81,889 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Oct 2016 81,880 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working in to the door mirr (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 73,427 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 73,427 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 64,465 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 52,365 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)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 40,927 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres getting low on inner edges

Pass 29 Mar 2011 31,931 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 27,225 miles

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2009 25,155 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 20,907 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 VDD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VDD, 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 VDD registered?

KU55 VDD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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