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RY55 KLY

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

157,625 mi
Last recorded157,625 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 KLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 157,625 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 147,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge /2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 137,551 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 129,930 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 129,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam bulb missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 125,480 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 120,622 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 111,029 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 102,224 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 93,437 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 84,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 74,148 miles

Nearside Front 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 17 Oct 2013 63,826 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 54,512 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 43,431 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 16,345 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 16,345 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (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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RY55 KLY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 79,646 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 RY55 KLY, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RY55 KLY registered?

RY55 KLY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 November 2007.

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The MOT history for RY55 KLY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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