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KT55 YDK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,469 mi
Last recorded151,469 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT55 YDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 151,469 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 146,691 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 146,685 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp starts flashing when using indicator (4.3.3 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 140,904 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 140,904 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 136,815 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 136,815 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn joint points up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 125,183 miles

unable to carry out full inspection underneath due to undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2018 124,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

unable to carry out full inspection underneath due to undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2017 111,309 miles

Damage to windscreen but not in view of the road.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 111,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Damage to windscreen but not in view of the road.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 96,815 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine management light on

Pass 23 Nov 2015 82,502 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 66,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tested in wet conditions

Pass 22 Nov 2013 51,975 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 37,106 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 22,199 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 12,476 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 12,476 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 10,420 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 8,302 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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KT55 YDK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KT55 YDK, 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 KT55 YDK registered?

KT55 YDK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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