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KP55 YKX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

181,897 mi
Last recorded181,897 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 YKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 181,897 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 175,704 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 168,352 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 155,935 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 147,707 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 138,963 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 127,582 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 115,599 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 102,968 miles

keep check on rear tyre depths

Pass 17 Apr 2013 90,038 miles

chip in screen

Pass 18 Feb 2012 74,422 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 59,165 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 46,734 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 46,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 38,522 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 25,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

NSR tyre has a cut in outer side wall close to canvas

Pass 11 Nov 2008 25,170 miles

NSR tyre has a cut in outer side wall close to canvas

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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KP55 YKX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 KP55 YKX, 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 KP55 YKX registered?

KP55 YKX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 2005.

Is KP55 YKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP55 YKX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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