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KN55 CFV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,976 mi
Last recorded129,976 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 CFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 129,976 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 121,095 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 114,925 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 106,373 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 106,373 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 May 2015 102,134 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 102,134 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 May 2014 97,617 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 94,834 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 92,754 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 88,809 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 88,809 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 74,219 miles

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED

SRS WARNING LIGHT ON

Fail 29 Jan 2010 73,979 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SRS WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 4 Feb 2009 58,282 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 58,282 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

srs fault

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 CFV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KN55 CFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN55 CFV registered?

KN55 CFV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 October 2005.

Is KN55 CFV safe to buy?

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