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KY55 DKN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,703 mi
Last recorded114,703 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 114,703 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive From DIF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 109,453 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 7 Oct 2017 108,973 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 9 Sep 2016 95,323 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2015 84,419 miles

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

Offside rear fog lamp lens cracked

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 84,419 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear fog lamp lens cracked

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 73,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf and nsf wheelarch liners insecure

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2014 73,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf and nsf wheelarch liners insecure

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2013 62,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine man/light on

Fail 31 Jul 2013 62,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine man/light on

Pass 16 Aug 2012 52,798 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

srs light on

Pass 9 Feb 2011 46,137 miles

advise near side front tyre side wall damage

Pass 2 Mar 2010 40,318 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine smokey

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 22 Feb 2010 40,171 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine smokey

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 4 Feb 2009 33,206 miles

engine smokey

rear number plate deteriorating

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 DKN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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