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KU55 WFK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,706 mi
Last recorded105,706 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 WFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 105,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 102,912 miles

osf door check strap broken

rear no plate condt

Fail 28 Jun 2018 102,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

osf door check strap broken

rear no plate condt

Pass 6 Jun 2017 101,392 miles

os/ns headlamp have poor image

osf door check strap broken

rear no plate condt

Fail 5 Jun 2017 101,392 miles

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

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

os/ns headlamp have poor image

osf brake has slight binding

osf door check strap broken

rear no plate condt

Pass 3 Jun 2016 96,405 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 96,402 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 92,390 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 92,385 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 87,951 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

engine knocking

Fail 1 Jul 2014 87,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

engine knocking

Pass 22 May 2013 83,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 76,969 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 60,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cut to n/s/f tyre on inner edge but not reaching cords

Scuffing to n/s/f inner wheel rim

Fail 14 Jun 2011 60,832 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cut to n/s/f tyre on inner edge but not reaching cords

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Scuffing to n/s/f inner wheel rim

Pass 16 Jun 2010 44,542 miles

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

engine tray fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2009 41,114 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 31,273 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 WFK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WFK, 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 WFK registered?

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

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