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KN55 CJX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

210,557 mi
Last recorded210,557 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 210,557 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 179,125 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 145,347 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)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 108,066 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 108,065 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2010 73,352 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 55,722 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 55,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 30,197 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 CJX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 CJX, 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 CJX registered?

KN55 CJX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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The MOT history for KN55 CJX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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