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KY55 OCW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

130,320 mi
Last recorded130,320 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 130,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under carriage surface rust covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2022 106,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 74,562 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 74,397 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 64,270 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 62,107 miles

rear tyres cracking in treads still ok

Pass 8 Mar 2018 60,661 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 59,093 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 56,422 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 53,993 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 51,546 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 48,837 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 43,392 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 24 Jun 2011 35,382 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 27,606 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall damage

Pass 18 Sep 2009 24,247 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 19,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 OCW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 OCW, 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 OCW registered?

KY55 OCW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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