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KY55 BUW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,145 mi
Last recorded119,145 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 119,145 miles

Offside Front tyre cut on sidewall

e.m.l light on dash

Fail 30 Aug 2016 119,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front tyre cut on sidewall

e.m.l light on dash

Pass 20 Jun 2014 97,460 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 86,238 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 76,559 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 68,307 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 61,279 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 43,015 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 24,705 miles

Gearbox oil leak (bad)

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

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 BUW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BUW, 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 BUW registered?

KY55 BUW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is KY55 BUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY55 BUW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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