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KN55 CFU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

160,611 mi
Last recorded160,611 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 CFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 160,611 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 153,701 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 153,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2021 145,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 139,029 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 131,204 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 123,191 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Oct 2017 117,632 miles

rear tyres wearing close to limit.

Pass 23 Sep 2016 108,763 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 100,184 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 15 Sep 2014 91,412 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 80,542 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 70,926 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 60,832 miles

front number plate deteriorated

park brake travel

rear tyres getting low on tread

Fail 20 Sep 2011 60,832 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front number plate deteriorated

park brake travel

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 12 Oct 2010 53,068 miles

front tyres scrubbed on edges

nail in n/s/f tyre

Fail 12 Oct 2010 53,068 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres scrubbed on edges

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2009 41,494 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 30,660 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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KN55 CFU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KN55 CFU, 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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KN55 CFU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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