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KY55 OSD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

74,591 mi
Last recorded74,591 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 74,591 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 72,323 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 67,589 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2023 54,106 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 40,067 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 26,427 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 24,717 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt slightly damaged Slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 23,900 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 23,052 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 21,750 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 20,769 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has age related tread cracking unable to see cords through cracks.

Offside Rear tyre has age related tread cracking unable to see cords through cracks.

Pass 8 Sep 2015 19,821 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 19,005 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 17,452 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 15,675 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 15,675 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 14,193 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 12,415 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 9,994 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 7,771 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 OSD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 OSD, 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 OSD registered?

KY55 OSD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is KY55 OSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY55 OSD shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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