CarVerify

Free Car Check

KU55 VJN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

152,101 mi
Last recorded152,101 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 152,101 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 152,101 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 146,541 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Jun 2017 146,541 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 140,668 miles

see documents attached

Fail 14 Jun 2016 140,663 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

see documents attached

Pass 22 Jun 2015 132,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 20 Jun 2015 132,957 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 122,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jun 2014 122,507 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2013 112,473 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2013 112,473 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 97,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 May 2011 85,083 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 85,083 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 62,254 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KU55 VJN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 VJN, 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 VJN?

You can check the full history of KU55 VJN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KU55 VJN registered?

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

Is KU55 VJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU55 VJN shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KU55 VJN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KU55 VJN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.