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KU55 VWD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,187 mi
Last recorded92,187 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 92,187 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2014 92,186 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 87,032 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 87,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 79,233 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 71,789 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Oct 2010 66,026 miles

o/s/r brake pipe slightly rusted

parking brake pedal rubber missing

slight sidewall damage n/s/f tyre

Fail 22 Oct 2010 66,025 miles

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

slight sidewall damage n/s/f tyre

o/s/r brake pipe slightly rusted

parking brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 27 Aug 2009 57,920 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 40,654 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 39,718 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 VWD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VWD, 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 VWD registered?

KU55 VWD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is KU55 VWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU55 VWD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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