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KY55 DKD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

157,472 mi
Last recorded157,472 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 157,472 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 157,396 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 149,161 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 139,456 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (7.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 139,430 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak causing low dampening effect (5.3.2 (b))

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (7.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 136,488 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 136,488 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 127,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 127,387 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 118,701 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 112,967 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 112,967 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 105,897 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 99,199 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2012 99,199 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 92,710 miles

Advise on n/s/f tyre slight cut in tread.

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 92,709 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 85,544 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

v/slight play in o/s front lower lower ball joint

Fail 10 Jun 2010 85,544 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

v/slight play in o/s front lower lower ball joint

Pass 11 Sep 2009 74,817 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 55,514 miles

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

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

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

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 DKD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 DKD, 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 DKD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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