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KU55 VKL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,402 mi
Last recorded138,402 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 VKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 138,402 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Mar 2022 138,360 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 131,773 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front head lights faded

Fail 23 Feb 2021 131,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front head lights faded

Pass 6 Feb 2020 125,582 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both fronts have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 116,491 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 116,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 104,105 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 24 Oct 2016 94,493 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 84,231 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 84,187 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

engine management light on

Fail 22 Oct 2014 74,263 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 74,263 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 63,093 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 56,348 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 51,988 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 51,988 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 46,335 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 39,289 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 28,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 28,918 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 VKL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VKL, 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 VKL registered?

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

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