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KW55 YZS

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

30,416 mi
Last recorded30,416 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 YZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 30,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre outer sidewall has a cut or damage!! (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 30,190 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear position/fog lamp damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2022 29,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 29,999 miles

Driver's door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 29,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 29,510 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 29,007 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 28,483 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted, obscuring some components.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 27,805 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 26,988 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2016 26,988 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2015 25,556 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 24,352 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 23,149 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 21,458 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 21,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 16,542 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 12,920 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 12,919 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 10,095 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 7,507 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 7,507 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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KW55 YZS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KW55 YZS, 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 YZS registered?

KW55 YZS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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