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KY55 DHC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,252 mi
Last recorded111,252 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 111,252 miles

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

Nearside undertray covering ridged brake pipes

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

Fail 9 Sep 2026 111,251 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside undertray covering ridged brake pipes

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 107,877 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 107,877 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 104,239 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 104,239 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 101,951 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 101,951 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively center of wiper not touching screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 99,169 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 91,960 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 91,960 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 88,101 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))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 83,855 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 79,200 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 74,640 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 74,639 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 69,699 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 65,808 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 65,805 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 60,047 miles

both side front tyres worn from edges

nearside parking brake perforemance low

Pass 17 May 2013 55,847 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 50,091 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 43,207 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 43,207 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 May 2010 35,822 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 2.5 mm.

offside rear tyre worn to 3 mm.

Pass 1 Sep 2008 23,126 miles

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

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

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

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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KY55 DHC 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 DHC, 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

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What year was KY55 DHC registered?

KY55 DHC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is KY55 DHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY55 DHC shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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