MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,243 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate delaminating with dirt between layers (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Bumper shattered but secure
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate delaminating with dirt between layers (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Bumper shattered but secure
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
front brake discs have slight wear
nearside rear tyre is on 1.6 limit
plastic covers fitted to under side and sills
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KW55 XYO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 KW55 XYO, 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 KW55 XYO registered?
KW55 XYO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 November 2005.
Is KW55 XYO safe to buy?
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