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KN55 CGZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,609 mi
Last recorded128,609 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 CGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 128,609 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 123,806 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s and n/s pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged plugged repairs (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s and n/s pipes , and front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 123,786 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s and n/s pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged plugged repairs (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s and n/s pipes , and front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 117,750 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/s and o/s upper covers torn (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded O/s and n/s pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge , and n/s/f tyre worn

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded O/s and n/s going to front , both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 112,936 miles

Both front tyres scrubbed on edges

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 112,929 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint On rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

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

Both front tyres scrubbed on edges

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 106,129 miles

front top strut mount bearings stiff

front tyres worn

Fail 30 Mar 2016 106,129 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (1.4.A.2f)

front top strut mount bearings stiff

front tyres worn

Pass 16 Mar 2015 99,765 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 90,131 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 85,574 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 85,574 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 78,764 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 70,991 miles

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

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 9 Jul 2010 55,385 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 33,282 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 21,616 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 CGZ 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 76.5%.

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 CGZ, 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 KN55 CGZ registered?

KN55 CGZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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