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KY55 VLG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

143,483 mi
Last recorded143,483 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 143,483 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 138,495 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 134,203 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 130,097 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2021 130,096 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 126,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 123,126 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 117,371 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 113,510 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 108,553 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 103,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2014 97,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Aug 2013 92,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 87,126 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 80,132 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 71,535 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 61,090 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre outer wall damaged/cut, but with no cords exposed.

Pass 16 Sep 2008 48,159 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 48,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VLG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VLG, 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 VLG registered?

KY55 VLG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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The MOT history for KY55 VLG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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