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KY55 AZC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

62,839 mi
Last recorded62,839 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 AZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 62,839 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 61,989 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 61,989 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 56,976 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear near side /off side ()

Fail 27 Feb 2023 56,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear near side /off side ()

Pass 28 Feb 2022 50,693 miles

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

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

under covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2021 46,943 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre section rear hanging bracket corroded / detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens slightly damaged but not showing a white light to the rear

Pass 9 Dec 2019 46,500 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 46,499 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 45,656 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 44,069 miles

advise slight damage to rear lamp

Pass 14 Dec 2016 42,999 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 41,219 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 39,482 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 37,511 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 35,648 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 27,845 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 31,416 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 28,552 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 28,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 25,808 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 AZC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AZC, 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 AZC registered?

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

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