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KU55 WFT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

252,886 mi
Last recorded252,886 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 252,886 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted.

Fail 13 Jul 2020 253,087 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

eml on

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2019 248,449 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 246,162 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 246,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 243,250 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 240,716 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 238,224 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 238,224 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 234,098 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 197,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

srs light illuminated

Pass 16 Jan 2013 197,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

srs light illuminated

Pass 19 Jan 2012 158,741 miles

Engine management light illuminated

SRS light illuminated

Pass 4 Jan 2011 115,474 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 69,533 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 30,727 miles

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

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

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

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

cut offside front tyre not to cords

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 WFT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WFT, 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 WFT registered?

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

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