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KY55 BZG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

104,181 mi
Last recorded104,181 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 BZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 104,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Under shield obscuring view

Pass 13 Jan 2025 100,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Under shield obscuring view

Pass 18 Dec 2023 95,926 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 95,926 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 91,665 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 90,635 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 89,799 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 88,522 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 84,833 miles

both rear tyre treads wearing low

Pass 10 Jan 2018 81,579 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 78,206 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Dec 2016 78,206 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 74,033 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 68,418 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 62,052 miles

both front tyre treads slight wear on outer edges

Pass 5 Jan 2013 55,892 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 49,990 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 44,406 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 38,226 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 32,024 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 22,977 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 BZG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc 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 BZG, 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 BZG registered?

KY55 BZG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 November 2005.

Is KY55 BZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY55 BZG shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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