MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,490 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
CARRIED OUT VEHICLE INSPECTION UNDER WET CONDITIONS.
complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.
engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.
sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.
surface corrosion to exhaust system.
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
CARRIED OUT VEHICLE INSPECTION UNDER WET CONDITIONS.
complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.
engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.
sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.
surface corrosion to exhaust system.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.
engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.
plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of lower sills.
engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.
plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of lower sills.
under cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.,
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
under body /engine/suspension
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KM55 YWX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 YWX, 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 YWX registered?
KM55 YWX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2005.
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