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KY55 BVM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

167,728 mi
Last recorded167,728 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 BVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 167,728 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 159,420 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 147,794 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 139,552 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 139,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 130,975 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 123,421 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both front tyres inner edges worn

brake pedal rubber split

front number plate cracked

rear brake discs worn and scored

Pass 16 Oct 2010 96,633 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake disc's slightly worn

rear brake disc's exccesively worn

Fail 9 Oct 2010 96,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake disc's slightly worn

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake disc's exccesively worn

Pass 8 Oct 2009 77,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2008 58,633 miles

Approx 3mm of tread left on N/S/F Tyre

Fail 17 Oct 2008 58,633 miles

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

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

Approx 3mm of tread left on N/S/F Tyre

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 BVM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BVM, 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 BVM registered?

KY55 BVM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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