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KY55 DHJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,565 mi
Last recorded128,565 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 DHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 128,565 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 116,942 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 116,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 105,756 miles

Brake pad wear indicator warning light on

Rear seats put into upright position prior to test

Fail 26 Sep 2020 105,737 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake pad retaining pins not fitted correctly (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad wear indicator warning light on

Rear seats put into upright position prior to test

Pass 24 Sep 2019 98,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear hand brake poor

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 84,905 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (D) bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (D) bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 78,288 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 78,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 73,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge but no cords exposed

offside front tyre becoming worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Sep 2015 68,746 miles

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 63,653 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 58,875 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 58,875 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 51,944 miles

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

signs of wear on front brake discs

Pass 16 Sep 2011 46,037 miles

Both front tyres wearing heavily on edges

Pass 13 Sep 2010 40,013 miles

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

nsf tyre rolling on outer and inside edge

Pass 8 Sep 2009 32,469 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 23,798 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 DHJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DHJ, 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 DHJ registered?

KY55 DHJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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