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KY55 CFK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,892 mi
Last recorded92,892 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2026 92,892 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front both front back plates heavily corroded

Nearside Rear grinding noise within park brake drum

Pass 26 Sep 2025 90,114 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor and chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 25 Sep 2025 90,110 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor and chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Sep 2024 87,244 miles

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

Rear rear subframe forward rubber mounts worn

both rear upper tie rod bushes worn

Pass 13 Oct 2023 84,295 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

General corrosion to all rear suspension arms

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rusty at flexi joint and covered in undersill (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 84,280 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

General corrosion to all rear suspension arms

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rusty at flexi joint and covered in undersill (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 81,714 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes covered in underseal and wax (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint dust cover starting to leak grease (camber arm) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen wiper blade defective blade not clearing the very bottom section of the windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp pattern is weak but ok (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking brake lever sometimes not fully returning on its own (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine covers, undertrays and door sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2021 79,313 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in wax (1.1.11 (c))

Engine cover and under trays fitted

General corrosion under car

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Going cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 79,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in wax (1.1.11 (c))

Engine cover and under trays fitted

General corrosion under car

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Going cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 76,338 miles

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

rear subframe covered in under seal

Pass 25 Sep 2019 72,898 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 12 Oct 2018 69,203 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 65,620 miles

covers and under-trays obscuring

Fail 28 Sep 2017 65,620 miles

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

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

Fail 28 Sep 2017 65,619 miles

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

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

Pass 28 Sep 2016 61,703 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 28 Sep 2016 61,702 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 30 Sep 2015 58,165 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 30 Sep 2015 58,164 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 1 Oct 2014 54,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 50,966 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 47,571 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Pass 30 Sep 2011 43,625 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 39,852 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 35,654 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 31,292 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 CFK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CFK, 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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KY55 CFK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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