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KU55 WFJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

187,401 mi
Last recorded187,401 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 WFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 187,401 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rear arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion offside front wheel arch

corrosion rear suspension components

nearside headlight deteriorating

Pass 27 Jul 2018 186,450 miles

nearside headlight deteriorating

offside front lower ball joint worn rear arm

Fail 26 Jul 2018 186,450 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside headlight deteriorating

offside front lower ball joint worn rear arm

Pass 31 Jul 2017 185,128 miles

nearside headlight deteriorating

Pass 1 Aug 2016 183,144 miles

nearside headlight deteriorating

uneven wear nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2015 181,154 miles

slight fluctuation front brakes

Pass 23 Jul 2014 178,148 miles

all brake pipes cracking/perishing

front tyres cracking/perishing

n/s/f fog light cracked

Pass 22 Jul 2013 174,812 miles

engine management light on

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 22 Jul 2013 174,810 miles

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

engine management light on

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Aug 2012 172,016 miles

Slight wear to front tyres on edges

Fail 21 Feb 2012 159,233 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

nearside front fog lamp damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2012 159,233 miles

Oil leak

nearside front fog lamp damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2011 126,529 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 96,539 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 64,739 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 28,149 miles

exchaust rattles

Fail 12 Mar 2008 28,149 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exchaust rattles

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 WFJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WFJ, 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

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What year was KU55 WFJ registered?

KU55 WFJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for KU55 WFJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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