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MV55 KYA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

223,270 mi
Last recorded223,270 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 KYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 223,270 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 223,258 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 217,189 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside headlamp pattern of poor quality

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 217,185 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near spring (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside headlamp pattern of poor quality

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 212,709 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 209,021 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 203,682 miles

Rear sub frame and some suspension components - corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2021 203,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and covers damaged too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and covers damaged too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY close to limit centre 3/4 - 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY close to limit centre 3/4 - 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear sub frame and some suspension components - corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2020 192,669 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 186,436 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear of vehicle and above tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

hand brake braking unevenly.(pulling to one side)

Fail 7 Sep 2019 186,385 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear of vehicle and above tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

hand brake braking unevenly.(pulling to one side)

Pass 22 Sep 2018 181,270 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

full undertray fitted

glow plug light on

Pass 23 Sep 2017 175,568 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres low on outer edges

full under tray fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2017 175,568 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres low on outer edges

full under tray fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2016 170,600 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

parking brake performance low

Pass 26 Sep 2015 165,744 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link bar (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 165,744 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure top nut missing link fouling strut (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link bar (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 158,203 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 158,203 miles

Front Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 145,751 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 145,751 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 133,050 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 112,243 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 95,051 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 95,051 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 81,253 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 66,666 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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MV55 KYA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MV55 KYA, 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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MV55 KYA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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