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KY55 BVT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,612 mi
Last recorded150,612 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 BVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 150,612 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 145,871 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 141,568 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 135,115 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 128,267 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 128,267 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 120,711 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 114,989 miles

OFF SIDE RIM SLIGHTHLY DAMGEAD

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 114,987 miles

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

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

Nearside coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

OFF SIDE RIM SLIGHTHLY DAMGEAD

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 106,029 miles

N/S/F tyre slightly worn on edges.

Fail 30 Sep 2011 106,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

N/S/F tyre slightly worn on edges.

Pass 17 Sep 2010 97,511 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 87,757 miles

plastic cover under the car front/rear

Fail 28 Sep 2009 87,757 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

plastic cover under the car front/rear

Pass 29 Sep 2008 79,148 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 BVT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BVT, 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 BVT registered?

KY55 BVT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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