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KY55 AZA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,122 mi
Last recorded112,122 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 AZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 112,122 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside mirror glass deteriorated

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

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2021 112,070 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside mirror glass deteriorated

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

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2020 105,861 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 105,861 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 93,529 miles

O/S mirror glass deteriorated

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2019 93,529 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

O/S mirror glass deteriorated

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2018 87,797 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 87,736 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 83,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 78,581 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 78,581 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 74,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jan 2014 69,777 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2013 65,437 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 65,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn

offside front anti roll bar link gaiter worn

Pass 21 Jan 2012 58,774 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 43,610 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 43,338 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 39,910 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 37,956 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN OUTSIDE EDGES

REAR TYRES JUST ABOVE LEGAL LIMIT STRONGLY ADVISE CUSTOMER TO SEEK REPLACMENTS A.S.A.P.

SLIGHT LEAK FROM THE TRANSMISSION O. B. D PLUG CONNECTOR

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 AZA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AZA, 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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KY55 AZA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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