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KV55 YYA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

174,974 mi
Last recorded174,974 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 YYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 174,974 miles

Offside parking brake performance low

Pass 24 Nov 2021 163,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 163,602 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 152,862 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR and OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside handbrake performance low

Pass 15 Jul 2019 148,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 141,842 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

o/s/r brake has low effort

Pass 30 Jun 2017 131,327 miles

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

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2016 121,740 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2015 115,478 miles

Both front tyres have sidewall damage

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 108,109 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre has damaged sidewall and is close to legal limit

Pass 25 Jun 2013 101,125 miles

near side front tyre sidewall damaged

rear tyre's worn unevenly

Pass 5 Jul 2012 95,389 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 80,801 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 54,348 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 24,711 miles

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

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

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 YYA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YYA, 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 YYA registered?

KV55 YYA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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