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MK55 RLU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,406 mi
Last recorded52,406 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 RLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 52,406 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

all four road tyres deteriorated in treads and wearing on edges

general corrosion to underside front and rear suspension components and steel brake pipes

Fail 21 Oct 2025 52,406 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

all four road tyres deteriorated in treads and wearing on edges

general corrosion to underside front and rear suspension components and steel brake pipes

Pass 8 Nov 2024 49,042 miles

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

Rear - Subframe, Suspension arms & Springs corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 7 Nov 2023 45,003 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 40,605 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 40,605 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 36,658 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 33,965 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 30,772 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 28,165 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 27,472 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 26,445 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 26,293 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 26,183 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 25,931 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 25,606 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 4 Aug 2010 24,417 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 22,436 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 18,387 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 11,699 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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MK55 RLU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MK55 RLU, 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 MK55 RLU registered?

MK55 RLU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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