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KY55 JOH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,255 mi
Last recorded55,255 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 JOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 55,255 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 50,721 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 42,050 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 40,915 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 36,475 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 31,800 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 28,964 miles

nearside rear tyre cut in outer sidewall

offside front tyre outer wall marked

Pass 6 Aug 2008 24,102 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 24,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 JOH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 JOH, 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 JOH registered?

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

Is KY55 JOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY55 JOH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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