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KJ55 FRF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

56,923 mi
Last recorded56,923 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 FRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 56,923 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge only (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 55,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 53,550 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 52,227 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 50,918 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 48,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 45,938 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 42,864 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 38,456 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 35,690 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 33,545 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 31,990 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 29,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small cut in o/s front tyre outer kerbing bar

Pass 26 Jul 2011 27,999 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2010 25,628 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 25,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s front tyre is worn on edges of tread

Pass 3 Aug 2009 20,492 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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KJ55 FRF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 KJ55 FRF, 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 KJ55 FRF registered?

KJ55 FRF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is KJ55 FRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ55 FRF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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