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AY55 KNZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

129,735 mi
Last recorded129,735 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 KNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 129,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 128,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 125,415 miles

Both front tyre sidewalls perishing and cracking

Front and rear discs slight corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 118,105 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 118,105 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 107,891 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 99,679 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 99,679 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 90,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 3 Jun 2015 76,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyres are wearing on the edges

offside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Fail 2 Jun 2015 76,361 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyres are wearing on the edges

offside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Pass 29 May 2014 65,195 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 65,049 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 55,341 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 45,434 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 43,592 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 40,845 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 38,270 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 36,460 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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AY55 KNZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AY55 KNZ, 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 AY55 KNZ registered?

AY55 KNZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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