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KU55 WEV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

152,887 mi
Last recorded152,887 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 152,887 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 150,540 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 140,783 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 139,849 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 135,421 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 131,172 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 127,026 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 123,191 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 119,546 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 114,524 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 107,334 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 96,693 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 80,910 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 65,862 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 65,862 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 50,510 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 36,417 miles

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

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 WEV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 WEV, 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 WEV registered?

KU55 WEV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is KU55 WEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU55 WEV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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