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KY55 OSP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

131,873 mi
Last recorded131,873 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 131,873 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 125,459 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 125,459 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 120,073 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 104,602 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 98,401 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 93,591 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 93,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 86,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear perished

Pass 3 Apr 2018 81,258 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 78,517 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 74,932 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 69,557 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 69,557 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 64,732 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 57,860 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 50,537 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 50,537 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 44,467 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2010 36,595 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Pass 6 Nov 2009 32,735 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 28,335 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 23,778 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 OSP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OSP, 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 OSP registered?

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

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The MOT history for KY55 OSP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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