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KX55 YJA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,092 mi
Last recorded139,092 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 YJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2017 139,092 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 139,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 125,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 110,764 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 110,733 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre has uneven wear

Pass 7 Sep 2014 92,951 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 85,087 miles

front tyres edged

n/s/f tyre wall scuffed

n/s/r tyre over half worn

Pass 5 Sep 2012 75,064 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 65,229 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 55,856 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 55,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 49,622 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 40,480 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

no dipstick oil level on display ok

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 YJA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YJA, 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 YJA registered?

KX55 YJA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is KX55 YJA safe to buy?

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