MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,613 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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full under trays fitted
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
brake pipes corroding in places-grease on pipes in places
exhaust corroded
nail in n/s/r tyre tread
o/s/f backplate badly corroded
rusting on underbody and suspension
slight play in rack
undertray fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
adjustment to parking brake travel
brake pipes corroding in places-grease on pipes in places
exhaust corroded
nail in n/s/r tyre tread
o/s/f backplate badly corroded
rusting on underbody and suspension
slight play in rack
undertray fitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake pipes corroding in places
exhaust bracket missing-exhaust corroded
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake pipes corroding in places
exhaust bracket missing-exhaust corroded
front tyre treads worn on edges
front brake discs have surface corrosion should clean up with use brake performance is ok
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KY55 VKT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 VKT, 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 VKT registered?
KY55 VKT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2005.
Is KY55 VKT safe to buy?
The MOT history for KY55 VKT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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