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KU55 VFH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,818 mi
Last recorded91,818 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 91,818 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 91,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 82,930 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split to rubber boot but prevents the ingress of dirt or water (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

rear numberplate starting to deteriorate

slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 22 May 2018 73,173 miles

Front brake pads over 50% worn

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear anti roll bar corroded

both rear brake flexi hoses starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 May 2017 65,329 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2017 65,328 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 57,794 miles

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

slight play in offside front inner rack joint

Fail 3 Jun 2016 57,794 miles

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

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

slight play in offside front inner rack joint

Pass 9 Apr 2015 49,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 45,448 miles

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

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

both rear tyres tread depth becoming low

offside front tyre tread worn on the outer edge

Pass 21 May 2013 41,299 miles

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

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

damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 23 May 2012 37,614 miles

slight corrosion to inner face of front brake discs

Fail 23 May 2012 37,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

slight corrosion to inner face of front brake discs

Pass 6 May 2011 32,932 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)

Fail 14 May 2010 29,228 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 May 2010 29,228 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 23,102 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 18,729 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 VFH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VFH, 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 VFH registered?

KU55 VFH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is KU55 VFH safe to buy?

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