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KX55 YJO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,166 mi
Last recorded92,166 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 92,166 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 91,862 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 90,981 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 89,282 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 87,800 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 87,800 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 87,800 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 86,328 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 86,328 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle Handbrake (3.7.D.2b)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 83,617 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 83,617 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 82,167 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 82,167 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 79,806 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 73,610 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 65,207 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 65,205 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 61,641 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 57,425 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 49,050 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 39,328 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 36,326 miles

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 YJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KX55 YJO, 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 YJO registered?

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

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