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KY55 HGK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

114,249 mi
Last recorded114,249 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 114,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Feb 2023 114,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 103,150 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 102,743 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 98,751 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/cracked around inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 98,737 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/cracked around inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 94,569 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 90,847 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 85,600 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

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

Offside Rear tyre bald on outer edge also cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 30 Mar 2017 85,600 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

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

Offside Rear tyre bald on outer edge also cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 30 Mar 2016 80,003 miles

Front nearside jacking point missing

Front tyres are wearing at edges

Rear offside tyre worn to wear markers

Fail 30 Mar 2016 79,991 miles

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

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

Front nearside jacking point missing

Front tyres are wearing at edges

Rear offside tyre worn to wear markers

Pass 13 Mar 2015 72,668 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 62,599 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 62,599 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 61,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

No dipstick so engine oil level/temperature not checked.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 60,019 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 60,019 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 57,052 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 51,899 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 42,288 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 33,599 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 HGK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HGK, 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 HGK registered?

KY55 HGK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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