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KT55 YVC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,795 mi
Last recorded83,795 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 83,795 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

General underside corrosion

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear drive shaft corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2018 82,480 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine cover fitted.

under trays fitted.

Fail 15 Nov 2018 82,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edges worn out below requirement (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine cover fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 30 Aug 2017 80,793 miles

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

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted.

under trays fitted.

Fail 30 Aug 2017 80,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 24 Aug 2016 74,694 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 66,593 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 59,244 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 48,540 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 41,855 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 36,503 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r tyre has slight cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 11 Aug 2010 32,360 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 28,654 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 23,365 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 23,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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 YVC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KT55 YVC, 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 YVC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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