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AY55 KYJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

150,375 mi
Last recorded150,375 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 KYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 150,375 miles

Bracket for rear section of exhaust broken, system still secure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

N/S/F tyre wearing inner and outer edges of tread

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside over subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 150,375 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Bracket for rear section of exhaust broken, system still secure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

N/S/F tyre wearing inner and outer edges of tread

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside over subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 138,300 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 138,238 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 131,030 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 130,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective by gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 122,231 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 122,230 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 107,950 miles

engine covers

Pass 5 Dec 2016 101,909 miles

engine covers

Fail 5 Dec 2016 101,909 miles

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting bracket snapped (7.1.1)

engine covers

Pass 16 Dec 2015 96,830 miles

advise undercovers

Pass 28 Oct 2014 90,061 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 82,382 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 74,197 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 63,707 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 27 Sep 2010 54,570 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 44,730 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 36,344 miles

Auto transmission oil leak

undertrays fitted

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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AY55 KYJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AY55 KYJ, 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 AY55 KYJ registered?

AY55 KYJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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