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KU55 VDN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,093 mi
Last recorded96,093 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 VDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 96,093 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken/ corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 96,093 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken/ corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 92,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 87,043 miles

head lamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 11 Oct 2018 86,878 miles

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

head lamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2017 77,130 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 70,255 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 70,177 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 58,621 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers smearing windscreen

Fail 15 Oct 2014 58,621 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers smearing windscreen

Pass 7 Oct 2013 51,504 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 45,182 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 39,019 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 32,557 miles

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

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

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 13 Oct 2009 24,644 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 16,210 miles

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

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 VDN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VDN, 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

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What year was KU55 VDN registered?

KU55 VDN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is KU55 VDN safe to buy?

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