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KY55 HFT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

48,045 mi
Last recorded48,045 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 48,045 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 46,497 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 44,934 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 43,817 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 42,306 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 40,316 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 38,978 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 38,000 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 36,374 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 34,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre perishing on outer wall and across the tread width

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre perishing on the outer wall and across tread width

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 34,547 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre perishing on outer wall and across the tread width

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre perishing on the outer wall and across tread width

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 32,948 miles

Front Tyres worn on edges

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 31,059 miles

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 10 Sep 2014 28,902 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 27,137 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 25,969 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 25,969 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 23,917 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 20,754 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 18,582 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 22 Sep 2008 15,843 miles

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

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)

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 HFT 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 90.5%.

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 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 HFT, 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 HFT registered?

KY55 HFT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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