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KY55 AWZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,651 mi
Last recorded71,651 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 6 Nov 2025 71,651 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 68,690 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 65,904 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 62,859 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 59,716 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 57,251 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 55,056 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 50,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 continental (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 46,822 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 43,715 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 41,364 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 37,930 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 35,178 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 32,484 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 29,588 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 27,725 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 24,894 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 22,238 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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KY55 AWZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KY55 AWZ, 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 AWZ registered?

KY55 AWZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is KY55 AWZ safe to buy?

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