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KY55 VWE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

197,491 mi
Last recorded197,491 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 VWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 197,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 182,173 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 182,173 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 172,620 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2020 168,907 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 166,087 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 164,498 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 163,847 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 160,151 miles

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

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

both rear tyres close to the legal limit

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 Oct 2015 160,132 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint trailing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

both rear tyres close to the legal limit

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Nov 2014 153,495 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

advise n/s/f tyre sidewall marked

Pass 2 Nov 2013 146,649 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 130,232 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 130,232 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 111,894 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 101,175 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 92,999 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 52,183 miles

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

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

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 VWE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VWE, 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 VWE registered?

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

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