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KN55 CLF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,580 mi
Last recorded157,580 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 157,580 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 152,297 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 152,297 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 149,400 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 127,870 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 98,176 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 98,271 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 98,271 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 83,670 miles

front suspension arms all in serviceable order at time of test .

Pass 3 Oct 2013 68,625 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 67,345 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2012 60,214 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 60,214 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

engine light on

Fail 19 Aug 2011 52,425 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 52,425 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 41,364 miles

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

o/s / n/s front discs worn

Fail 17 Aug 2010 41,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

o/s / n/s front discs worn

Pass 12 Aug 2009 32,171 miles

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall cut

o/s/r tyre low on tread

Fail 11 Aug 2009 32,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall cut

o/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 8 Aug 2008 25,149 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 CLF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CLF, 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 CLF registered?

KN55 CLF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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