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KY55 DVP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,057 mi
Last recorded110,057 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 DVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 110,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Overall suspension/chassis corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2025 110,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Overall suspension/chassis corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2021 103,064 miles

engine cover/under tray/under floor covers fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2021 103,059 miles

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

engine cover/under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2020 100,339 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine cover/under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2019 95,674 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 95,674 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 88,833 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine cover fitted

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2018 88,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine cover fitted

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2017 82,056 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine components

nsf tyre worn heavily outer edge

under tray/under floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Jun 2017 82,053 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine components

nsf tyre worn heavily outer edge

under tray/under floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Mar 2016 73,210 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 73,210 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 65,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 57,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 48,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 45,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2011 37,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Sep 2010 31,892 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

Fail 10 Sep 2010 31,892 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)

child seat fitted n/s/r

Pass 8 Sep 2009 27,142 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 27,142 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 20,706 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 20,697 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 DVP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DVP, 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 DVP registered?

KY55 DVP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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