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KX55 YPE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,042 mi
Last recorded126,042 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 126,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 122,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CORDS SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 121,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR ONE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 121,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ONE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR ONE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 115,876 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 108,628 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 100,528 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 90,703 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 84,850 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 77,147 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 77,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 75,521 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 74,398 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f tyre has deep cut in outer rubbing strip but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 3 Oct 2011 74,398 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f tyre has deep cut in outer rubbing strip but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 28 Sep 2010 72,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2009 57,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Sep 2008 45,892 miles

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 15 Sep 2008 45,892 miles

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

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)

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 YPE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YPE, 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 YPE registered?

KX55 YPE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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