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KW55 WUH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

49,444 mi
Last recorded49,444 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 WUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 49,444 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 49,217 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 49,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 49,033 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 48,687 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 47,887 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 47,887 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 46,297 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 43,857 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 42,386 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 40,364 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 38,010 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 11 Apr 2013 36,879 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Apr 2012 36,016 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 33,242 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 23,914 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 20,113 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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KW55 WUH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KW55 WUH, 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 KW55 WUH registered?

KW55 WUH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 2005.

Is KW55 WUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW55 WUH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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