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KY55 HFE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

186,051 mi
Last recorded186,051 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 HFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2026 186,051 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2025 182,164 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 177,091 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2023 172,164 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 172,083 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 165,124 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 155,056 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 144,858 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 134,874 miles

Engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

General surface corrosion under vehicle at rear

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 134,874 miles

Engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

General surface corrosion under vehicle at rear

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached rear arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 122,950 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 114,808 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 111,739 miles

Centre exhaust section deteriorating

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre side wall has small cuts

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 111,734 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 109,178 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 107,274 miles

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

centre rear exhaust section deteriorating

small slice in n/s/f tyre outer side wall

Fail 21 Aug 2013 107,263 miles

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

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

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

centre rear exhaust section deteriorating

small slice in n/s/f tyre outer side wall

Pass 24 Aug 2012 91,840 miles

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

slight slash in n/s/f side wall

Pass 19 Sep 2011 75,005 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 66,206 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 57,725 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 49,987 miles

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 HFE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HFE, 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 HFE registered?

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

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