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KY55 JJZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,006 mi
Last recorded94,006 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 JJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 94,006 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

under cover preventing from seeing components

Pass 13 Jun 2019 90,030 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2019 90,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2018 85,772 miles

all 4 suspension arm rubber bushes starting to perish

rear brake hoses starting to perish

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2018 85,766 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

all 4 suspension arm rubber bushes starting to perish

rear brake hoses starting to perish

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 22 May 2017 80,126 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 75,242 miles

EML on

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)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 75,217 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

EML on

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)

Pass 28 May 2015 70,226 miles

both front tyres perished

nearside front tyre has a cut on outer shoulder

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 27 Jun 2014 64,787 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 59,333 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 54,750 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 51,089 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2010 45,783 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 40,853 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 33,628 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 JJZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 JJZ, 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 JJZ registered?

KY55 JJZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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