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KV55 ATY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

152,704 mi
Last recorded152,704 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 ATY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 152,704 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 152,514 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 150,939 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 143,991 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 137,326 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 131,766 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 131,766 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 128,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2019 128,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 126,759 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 122,208 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 117,110 miles

advise n/s/r tyre low on edges

Pass 31 Oct 2015 111,523 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 111,523 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 105,385 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 102,145 miles

front brake reaction bushes weak

front wheel rims dented

rear number plate damaged

Fail 8 May 2014 101,918 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front brake reaction bushes weak

front wheel rims dented

handbrake reading low

rear number plate damaged

Pass 2 May 2013 90,703 miles

front brake discs very badly worn

front brake pads very low

handbrake readings poor

nearside front tyre has cuts to side wall

slight play offside front wheel bearing

Pass 11 May 2012 81,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs worn

handbrake readings low

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear number plate damaged

Pass 19 May 2011 70,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs low

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside rear disc scord

rear number plate damaged

rear tyres nearly on wear bars

Fail 19 May 2011 70,283 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs low

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside rear disc scord

rear number plate damaged

rear tyres nearly on wear bars

Pass 26 May 2010 55,672 miles

offside rear pads low

rear number plate damaged

rear tyres nearly on wear bars

Pass 24 Apr 2009 43,393 miles

front discs and pad low

nearside rear lamp broken

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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KV55 ATY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KV55 ATY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV55 ATY registered?

KV55 ATY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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The MOT history for KV55 ATY shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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