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KY55 ODH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

138,508 mi
Last recorded138,508 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 ODH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 138,508 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

hand brake needs adjusting just pass

Pass 9 Nov 2021 133,759 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 130,512 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 127,367 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 127,311 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2018 126,009 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2017 125,315 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 120,116 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 114,341 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both side (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 113,053 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 107,505 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 96,029 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 87,533 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 75,087 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 64,311 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 51,382 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 ODH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 ODH, 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 ODH registered?

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

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The MOT history for KY55 ODH shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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