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KU55 VWL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

49,527 mi
Last recorded49,527 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 VWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 49,527 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, Edge of Tread Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Bodywork Damage

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 48,692 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, Edge of Tread Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Bodywork Damage

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Assembly (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 47,762 miles

Nearside Bodywork Damage

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 46,130 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 44,168 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 42,499 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 41,180 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 39,758 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 37,229 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 34,298 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 30,854 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 30,854 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 27,417 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 23,963 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 18,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2012 16,132 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 14,785 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 13,909 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 12,776 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 11,426 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 VWL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 VWL, 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 VWL registered?

KU55 VWL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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