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KY55 HFD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,157 mi
Last recorded135,157 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 HFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 135,157 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2020 126,889 miles

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

slight corrosion

under trays on

Pass 10 May 2019 121,810 miles

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 9 May 2019 121,810 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 2 May 2018 117,993 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing inner shoulder

Offside Front tyre scrubbing inner shoulder

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

Offside Rear tyre cut on outer sidewall, chords exposed but under 25mm

rear exhaust mounting broken but exhaust system secure

Pass 8 Feb 2018 116,700 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 108,091 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 101,071 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 101,071 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 91,637 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 81,858 miles

inner arch liner n/s/f a.s.a.p

Fail 27 Jan 2014 81,858 miles

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

inner arch liner n/s/f a.s.a.p

Pass 10 Jan 2013 71,152 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 68,092 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 57,135 miles

Air-bag ( srs ) warning light on dash

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)

Fail 10 Sep 2011 57,135 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Air-bag ( srs ) warning light on dash

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 46,815 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 46,815 miles

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 35,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Gearbox oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2008 23,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front 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 HFD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HFD, 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 HFD registered?

KY55 HFD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is KY55 HFD safe to buy?

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