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KN55 DLF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,946 mi
Last recorded114,946 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 DLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 114,946 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 114,946 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 112,264 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 109,002 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 109,002 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 104,283 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 98,777 miles

nearside rear brake flex twisted slightly

Pass 19 Aug 2013 92,194 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

long travel on parking brake lever

n/s/r flexy twisted slightly

Pass 28 Aug 2012 86,081 miles

front brake balance poor

run-out on o/s/f & o/s/r brakes

Pass 22 Aug 2011 77,511 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 64,545 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 52,894 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 52,866 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

all four tyres were under-inflated pre-test

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Jan 2009 49,765 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 DLF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DLF, 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 DLF registered?

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

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