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KY55 AWG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,195 mi
Last recorded98,195 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 AWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 98,195 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2017 98,195 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint n/s and o/s rear arm s (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2016 81,110 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 75,314 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 75,314 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 67,281 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 67,281 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 59,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Park brake pedal anti-slip rubber is missing.

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 59,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Park brake pedal anti-slip rubber is missing.

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 52,067 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 45,067 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 39,561 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 34,798 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 34,798 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 30,097 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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KY55 AWG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KY55 AWG, 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 KY55 AWG registered?

KY55 AWG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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