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KU55 VWT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

194,942 mi
Last recorded194,942 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 VWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 194,942 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 170,060 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 146,725 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 125,501 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 125,501 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 121,061 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 118,586 miles

Front and rear number plates starting to stain on reflective backings.

N/S door mirror assembly damaged and mirror glass insecure.

O/S/F tyre just legal on 2.0mm on outer edges (225/45 17V)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 104,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Nov 2010 104,814 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 6 Nov 2009 85,912 miles

Nearside door mirror insecure

Offside rear number plate light dim

Offside rear tyre starting to wear unevenly

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 7 Nov 2008 63,099 miles

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

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

n/s wing mirror glass slightly insecure

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

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 VWT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 VWT, 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 VWT registered?

KU55 VWT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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