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KT55 YUW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,609 mi
Last recorded152,609 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT55 YUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2020 152,609 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

windscreen damaged.

Fail 30 Mar 2020 152,592 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

windscreen damaged.

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 23 Apr 2019 135,636 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 135,608 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 122,735 miles

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

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

o/s door mirror discoloured

Fail 9 Apr 2018 122,735 miles

All position lamps not working with ignition off (1.1.A.3b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated not releasing (3.1.3c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working both with ignition on (1.1.A.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

o/s door mirror discoloured

Pass 2 Mar 2017 118,040 miles

nearside rear coil spring corroded

rear brake pads low

Pass 21 Mar 2016 103,075 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 103,007 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 87,764 miles

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

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

front discs slightly lipped

Fail 25 Mar 2015 87,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front discs slightly lipped

Pass 11 Apr 2014 72,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 56,842 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 42,711 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 38,201 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 32,396 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 25,900 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 18,969 miles

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

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 YUW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 YUW, 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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KT55 YUW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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