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KG55 LNX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,589 mi
Last recorded90,589 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG55 LNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 90,589 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 79,754 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

all seat belt recoil mechanisms weak

Fail 20 Sep 2018 79,754 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

all seat belt recoil mechanisms weak

Pass 9 Aug 2017 64,932 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge and worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Oct 2016 63,034 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 63,028 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 58,315 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 58,235 miles

Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 53,111 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 53,109 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 48,907 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 48,907 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 43,748 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 43,725 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Sep 2011 36,922 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 36,922 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 30,038 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 22,900 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 22,900 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 15,273 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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KG55 LNX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KG55 LNX, 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 KG55 LNX registered?

KG55 LNX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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