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KY55 VJO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

90,225 mi
Last recorded90,225 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 90,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 89,518 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 88,509 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 87,508 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 85,953 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 85,059 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 85,059 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 84,436 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 83,448 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 83,448 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 82,686 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 81,511 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 79,660 miles

Rear coil springs rusty

exhaust heatshield and support detached

Pass 17 Jul 2015 78,201 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket not attached but exhasut secure

Pass 4 Jul 2014 74,693 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 72,365 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 65,239 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2011 57,840 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 51,377 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 44,181 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 35,731 miles

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

park brake poor on n/s/r

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 VJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VJO, 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 VJO registered?

KY55 VJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is KY55 VJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY55 VJO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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