CarVerify

Free Car Check

KU55 VWF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,551 mi
Last recorded97,551 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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 VWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
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

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 97,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing to tread and side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing to tread and has a nail on edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

surface corrosion to all suspension components front and rear

Fail 2 Oct 2026 97,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing to tread and side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing to tread and has a nail on edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

surface corrosion to all suspension components front and rear

Pass 23 Sep 2025 96,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn low,cracking to inner treads,advise attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to inner sidewall.advise attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

both headlight plastic lens deteriated

Pass 18 Sep 2024 94,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both headlight plastic lens deteriated

Fail 17 Sep 2024 94,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both headlight plastic lens deteriated

Pass 2 Oct 2023 92,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 89,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 87,418 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 86,214 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 84,664 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 82,445 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 80,242 miles

Both rear tyres has slight cracking on inner side wall

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

both rear tyres has inner edge wear

Pass 25 Aug 2016 77,123 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 65,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2015 65,327 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2014 61,586 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 46,330 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 59,071 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 48,615 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 38,687 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 25,594 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 25,594 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 VWF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VWF, 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 VWF?

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

What year was KU55 VWF registered?

KU55 VWF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is KU55 VWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU55 VWF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KU55 VWF 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 VWF. 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.