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KM55 YWY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

193,195 mi
Last recorded193,195 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 193,195 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 182,250 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 173,394 miles

engine management light on

parking brake only just met limits

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2015 165,105 miles

emissions too low to get a reading

Pass 23 Jan 2014 161,200 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2013 148,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jan 2013 148,376 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside wingmirror has slight damage

Pass 9 Jan 2012 134,721 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 134,524 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 121,788 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 106,669 miles

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

front no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2008 83,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate cracked but still legible

Fail 12 Dec 2008 83,527 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate cracked but still legible

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 YWY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KM55 YWY, 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

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What year was KM55 YWY registered?

KM55 YWY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is KM55 YWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM55 YWY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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