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KU55 WDZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,376 mi
Last recorded72,376 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 WDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 72,376 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 70,047 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 65,783 miles

Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both front wipers smeary

fuel cap damaged

Fail 19 Nov 2018 65,783 miles

Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

both front wipers smeary

fuel cap damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2017 60,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 53,327 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Nov 2016 53,327 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Nov 2015 46,751 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 43,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre cracked/perished outer wall

service due message on

Pass 29 Nov 2013 42,640 miles

Nearside & offside rear tyres sidewalls damaged

Sill covers & undertays fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2013 42,624 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside & offside rear tyres sidewalls damaged

Sill covers & undertays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2012 41,310 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre near limit and cracking on sidewall

Pass 28 Nov 2011 39,036 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 37,498 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 34,251 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 26,953 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 WDZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WDZ, 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 WDZ registered?

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

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