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KX55 YKS

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,843 mi
Last recorded140,843 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 YKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 140,843 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 140,843 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 135,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded and blowing (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

advise both front antiroll bar saddle bushes becoming worn

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills

Fail 30 Dec 2016 135,089 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded and blowing (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

advise both front antiroll bar saddle bushes becoming worn

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills

advise front brakes imbalanced on initial application41%

Pass 14 Aug 2015 122,562 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust hanger before backbox is corroded and weak

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

rear pads appear low

Pass 15 Aug 2014 106,148 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 85,317 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 81,793 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 81,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 66,103 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 65,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 44,707 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 42,518 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 34,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 YKS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YKS, 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 YKS registered?

KX55 YKS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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