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KM55 MFN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,468 mi
Last recorded179,468 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 MFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 179,468 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 164,852 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 164,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible INCORRECTLY CONVERTED TO HID BULBS (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt UPPER AND LOWER (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible INCORRECTLY CONVERTED TO HID BULBS (4.1.4 (c))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended DOES NOT OPERATE BRAKE LIGHTS OR REAR FOG LIGHTS (4.10 (c) (i))

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 134,816 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 134,816 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Under Cover (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 130,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Jul 2016 130,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Sides (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 119,971 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 119,971 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 175,918 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 170,623 miles

both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit

front brake discs corroding

front brake pads low on life

Pass 29 Jul 2010 168,746 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 168,686 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 101,171 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 76,145 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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KM55 MFN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KM55 MFN, 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 KM55 MFN registered?

KM55 MFN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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