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KX55 YGT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

128,418 mi
Last recorded128,418 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 YGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 128,418 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 116,336 miles

Front Tyres perishing

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

oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2024 116,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyres perishing

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2023 108,984 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 101,381 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 91,643 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 83,464 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 71,845 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 63,296 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 95,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn in centre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear exhaust section is deteriorated/corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Sep 2016 53,597 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 46,825 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 42,506 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 37,805 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 32,653 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 26,731 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 26,731 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 23,804 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 23,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 21,211 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 18,452 miles

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

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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KX55 YGT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 KX55 YGT, 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 KX55 YGT registered?

KX55 YGT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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