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KP55 YLX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,616 mi
Last recorded101,616 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 101,616 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 101,615 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 94,057 miles

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))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 84,410 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 82,971 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 82,969 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 76,228 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 70,895 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 65,559 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 59,353 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 53,808 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 46,710 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 46,710 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 38,542 miles

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.

Pass 15 Nov 2010 31,255 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 24,899 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 19,229 miles

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?

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 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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