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KM55 AAY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

133,459 mi
Last recorded133,459 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 AAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 133,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 133,436 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 120,846 miles

Nearside Rear Offside Rear Rear Brake, noisy when rotated

Offside Rear Offside Rear Rear Brake, noisy when rotated

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 105,944 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 105,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear Brake, noisy when rotated

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 104,130 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Unable to fully test centre seat belt as NSR child seat blocking use of seat belt ()

Front Front wiper blades starting to smear

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seat fitted to NSR not allowing full inspection of seat, seat belt system ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear/centre exhaust hanger-bracket corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 104,127 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Unable to fully test centre seat belt as NSR child seat blocking use of seat belt ()

Front Front wiper blades starting to smear

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seat fitted to NSR not allowing full inspection of seat, seat belt system ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear/centre exhaust hanger-bracket corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 99,513 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 99,512 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 94,996 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 94,996 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 90,138 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 90,029 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 84,817 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 77,868 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 70,966 miles

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Apr 2013 65,365 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 59,776 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 59,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 53,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 53,416 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 43,178 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 33,985 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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KM55 AAY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KM55 AAY, 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 KM55 AAY registered?

KM55 AAY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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