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KJ55 FUG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

171,158 mi
Last recorded171,158 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 FUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 171,158 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 166,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 163,688 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 161,050 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 154,837 miles

near side rear brakes need cleaning

Pass 28 Oct 2017 148,196 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 143,689 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 137,257 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 137,257 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 132,621 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 125,099 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 116,736 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 108,707 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 98,737 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 85,188 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 65,615 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 65,615 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 FUG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FUG, 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 FUG registered?

KJ55 FUG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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The MOT history for KJ55 FUG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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