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KY55 BYF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

207,316 mi
Last recorded207,316 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 207,316 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 207,316 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 198,928 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2024 198,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 192,605 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 185,580 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 179,501 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 173,739 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 166,372 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 159,490 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 145,738 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 145,738 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 134,655 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 134,655 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 119,840 miles

Both wiper blades wearing.

Engine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush barrel bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush barrel bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 106,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Indicator switch alittle loose.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 93,372 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f seat belt button missing, still works ok.

o/s/f seat belt button missing, still works ok.

Pass 26 Sep 2012 78,495 miles

Rear tyres wearing thin.

Fail 20 Sep 2012 78,346 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 63,896 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 48,464 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Slight damage to N/S/F tyre wall

Pass 23 Sep 2009 36,351 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 24,179 miles

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

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 BYF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This 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 BYF, 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 BYF registered?

KY55 BYF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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