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KH55 KGG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,189 mi
Last recorded126,189 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH55 KGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 126,189 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 120,703 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 113,338 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 111,269 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 111,269 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 104,559 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 99,665 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 96,200 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 95,452 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 88,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 88,409 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 77,484 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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KH55 KGG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KH55 KGG, 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 KH55 KGG registered?

KH55 KGG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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