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KY55 BVR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

164,990 mi
Last recorded164,990 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 164,990 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2026 164,983 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing ns both + osf (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 150,866 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 146,175 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 141,011 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 136,748 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 132,631 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 128,784 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 125,566 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 121,567 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 109,341 miles

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2016 90,189 miles

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

oil leak

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Feb 2016 90,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

oil leak

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Jan 2015 71,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 64,181 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 59,163 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 52,905 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 44,476 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 39,283 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 31,849 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 23,868 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 BVR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BVR, 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 BVR registered?

KY55 BVR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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