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KG55 LOJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

138,902 mi
Last recorded138,902 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG55 LOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 138,902 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight imbalance on handbrake n/s

Pass 24 Oct 2017 124,101 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 113,469 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 102,756 miles

Centre stop light is not working

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 102,688 miles

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

Centre stop light is not working

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 92,815 miles

Centre stop light not working

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 83,000 miles

Centre stop light not working

Pass 9 Oct 2012 68,545 miles

n/s handbrake is not as good as o/s.

Pass 6 Oct 2011 55,905 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 43,558 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 43,558 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 30,557 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 16,164 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 LOJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LOJ, 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 LOJ registered?

KG55 LOJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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The MOT history for KG55 LOJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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