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KY55 BFV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,937 mi
Last recorded81,937 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 BFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 29 May 2026 81,937 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 77,519 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 70,978 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 62,978 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 57,042 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 54,992 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 51,781 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 48,285 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 45,239 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 43,396 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 40,837 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 38,007 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 34,807 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 32,183 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 29,509 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 26,276 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 23,214 miles

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

both h/lights adjusted from too high

Pass 18 Sep 2008 16,391 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 BFV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 BFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY55 BFV registered?

KY55 BFV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is KY55 BFV safe to buy?

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