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KG55 LNZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,988 mi
Last recorded126,988 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 126,988 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 126,988 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2017 125,501 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 121,764 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 118,685 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 118,466 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 118,209 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 108,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 108,627 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 91,155 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 76,552 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 62,782 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 43,400 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 43,272 miles

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

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 LNZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KG55 LNZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KG55 LNZ registered?

KG55 LNZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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The MOT history for KG55 LNZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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