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KY55 OPT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,229 mi
Last recorded138,229 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 OPT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 138,229 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2020 136,830 miles

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

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))

Fail 11 Apr 2020 136,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 129,041 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 getting low (5.2.3 (e))

suspension components starting to move

Pass 16 Jun 2017 108,727 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 102,539 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 102,539 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 96,980 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 88,486 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 88,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2013 80,315 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 70,672 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 70,672 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 60,559 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 50,381 miles

center exhaust mounting corroded

front exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2009 41,704 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 33,577 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 OPT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OPT, 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 OPT registered?

KY55 OPT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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