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KY55 VCC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

68,120 mi
Last recorded68,120 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 68,120 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 68,106 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 68,100 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 67,406 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 65,810 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 61,689 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 59,350 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 55,851 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 51,920 miles

e/m/l on

Pass 3 Sep 2014 44,876 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 36,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2012 29,086 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 22,948 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 17,066 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 13,539 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2008 11,692 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 VCC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 VCC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY55 VCC registered?

KY55 VCC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is KY55 VCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY55 VCC 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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