CarVerify

Free Car Check

MK55 WHR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

32,164 mi
Last recorded32,164 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 32,164 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 31,900 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 31,525 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 31,105 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 30,625 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 29,944 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 29,537 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 29,019 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 28,109 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 28,109 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 26,003 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 24,929 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 23,618 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 22,247 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 20,782 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 30 Aug 2012 19,676 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 17,262 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 15,106 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 12,266 miles

split/cut in offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 26 Aug 2008 10,470 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MK55 WHR 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 95%.

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 WHR, 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

How do I check the history of MK55 WHR?

You can check the full history of MK55 WHR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MK55 WHR registered?

MK55 WHR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is MK55 WHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK55 WHR shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MK55 WHR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MK55 WHR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.