MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,616 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated middle sus arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated middle sus arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
o/s/r tyre tread cracking/ perishing
under trays fitted
windscreen slightly damaged
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
both front to rear brake pipes corroding
both front tyre treads cracking / perishing
o/s/r seat belt slow to retract
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
both front to rear brake pipes corroding
both front tyre treads cracking / perishing
o/s/r seat belt slow to retract
o/s/r tyre tread cracking/ perishing
under trays fitted
windscreen slightly damaged
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear tyre treads cracking / perishing
n/s/f tyre worn on edges
o/s/f tyre tread cracking / perishing
surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes
under trays fitted
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check some components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres wearing outer edges pressure low ?
nsr brake pad worn disc signs of overheating
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
only just passed smoke test
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
only just passed smoke test
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front brake discs worn
full inspection of all brake pipes not possible because of plastic trim/ undershield fitted.
floor sections covered by panels
n/side front tyre on wear limit, strongly recommend tyre is replaced
n/side front tyre wall damaged
surface corrosion starting on rear steel brake pipes
n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage (outer)
plastic undercover damaged o/s rear
slight play top to bottom in n/s/f wheel
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KP55 YLX 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 82.4%.
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 YLX, 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 YLX registered?
KP55 YLX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2005.
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