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KX55 YKY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,915 mi
Last recorded135,915 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 YKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 135,915 miles

Parking brake just passed it appears the system will need some attention

Fail 19 Apr 2018 135,586 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 135,443 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2017 127,351 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 127,343 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2016 119,225 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 111,330 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 103,431 miles

both rear tyres worn low on edges of tread

Fail 1 May 2014 103,431 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both rear tyres worn low on edges of tread

Pass 3 Apr 2013 95,396 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 88,680 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 83,237 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2009 77,261 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 58,900 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 YKY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 YKY, 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 YKY registered?

KX55 YKY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 2005.

Is KX55 YKY safe to buy?

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