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MK55 RHY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,601 mi
Last recorded172,601 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 RHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 172,601 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 152,415 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 152,411 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 135,634 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 135,630 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)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 120,455 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 120,449 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s (1.8.A.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 107,061 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 91,514 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 74,217 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 59,060 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 59,045 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 49,535 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 39,580 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 30,111 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 28,292 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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MK55 RHY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MK55 RHY, 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 MK55 RHY registered?

MK55 RHY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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