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KY55 DHV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

193,887 mi
Last recorded193,887 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2023 193,887 miles

Central Rear Window damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 189,288 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 189,288 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 179,630 miles

Nearside Front 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 1 Aug 2019 173,453 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 166,047 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 157,516 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 152,524 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

sills covered not allowing full inspection

Fail 16 Jan 2015 129,192 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 129,192 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 119,039 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 119,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 112,292 miles

front pads look low

Pass 12 Jan 2012 105,400 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 105,399 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Jan 2011 99,897 miles

front discs warped slightly

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 18 Jan 2010 88,317 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 59,361 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)

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 DHV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DHV, 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 DHV registered?

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

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