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KP55 YLY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

63,863 mi
Last recorded63,863 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 63,863 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 62,961 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 61,974 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 60,957 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 60,431 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 59,854 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 58,596 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 57,753 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 56,707 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 56,707 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 53,769 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 50,010 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 50,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 47,919 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 45,137 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 43,176 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 37,845 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 37,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 22,323 miles

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 YLY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YLY, 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 YLY registered?

KP55 YLY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is KP55 YLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP55 YLY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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