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KY55 CGK

2005 Mercedes-benz 220

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,453 mi
Last recorded96,453 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 220101,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 CGK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 96,453 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 87,685 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 79,328 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 76,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 76,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 75,056 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 73,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking/aged

Offside Rear Tyre cracking/aged

Pass 2 Jan 2019 70,040 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 66,913 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 62,375 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 57,983 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 57,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure pins dislocated (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 54,956 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 51,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both side front brake pad gething low

Pass 6 Jan 2014 51,191 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both side front brake pad gething low

Pass 16 Feb 2013 47,971 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 43,333 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 34,598 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 30,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 30,752 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 24,135 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 24,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 220?

Based on 33,471 MOT tests across 3,542 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
5,200
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,264
Brake pipe excessively corroded 944
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 428
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 412
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 328
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KY55 CGK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 220 in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 101,884 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,264 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY55 CGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 220 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KY55 CGK registered?

KY55 CGK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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