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KY55 CDN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,167 mi
Last recorded175,167 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 175,167 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 102,615 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 100,950 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 100,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 96,331 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 90,529 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 84,497 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 80,192 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 80,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 74,008 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2018 74,008 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 67,350 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 67,349 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 60,225 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 60,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 55,275 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 55,275 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 50,922 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 12 Nov 2013 46,663 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 41,637 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 35,700 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 31,623 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 26,986 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 21,607 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 CDN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CDN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KY55 CDN?

You can check the full history of KY55 CDN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KY55 CDN registered?

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

Is KY55 CDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY55 CDN shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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