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KY55 VWM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

119,313 mi
Last recorded119,313 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 119,313 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 119,313 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 111,862 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertray fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2024 111,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 109,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 109,688 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 108,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 108,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s front lower rearmost arm ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s rear large lower radius arm outer bush housed in the hub assembly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s rear large lower radius arm outer bush housed in the hub assembly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 105,972 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 104,363 miles

front tyres wearing on the edge

middle exhaust hanger broken off

n/s rear inner brake pad showing wear

Fail 17 Mar 2020 104,363 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

front tyres wearing on the edge

middle exhaust hanger broken off

n/s rear inner brake pad showing wear

Pass 23 Mar 2019 101,554 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Mar 2019 101,463 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2018 98,278 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

UNDER TRAYS AND ENGINE COVER FITTED

Fail 15 Mar 2018 98,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

UNDER TRAYS AND ENGINE COVER FITTED

Pass 14 Mar 2017 94,973 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 94,970 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Mar 2016 89,125 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 82,948 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2015 82,893 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 75,502 miles

os front tyre damaged side wall

Pass 29 Mar 2013 69,029 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight lip on front brake discs

Pass 29 Mar 2012 61,952 miles

n/s/f tyre cut on wall & worn on outside edge

Pass 7 Apr 2011 53,853 miles

n/s/f tyre cut on wall

parking brake weak o/s

Pass 8 Feb 2010 45,713 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 8 Feb 2010 45,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2009 38,512 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 35,786 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 VWM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 VWM, 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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KY55 VWM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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