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KN55 DVK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,827 mi
Last recorded87,827 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 DVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2014 87,827 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 87,827 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 80,871 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 72,970 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 65,428 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 57,173 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 57,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 48,737 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 DVK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DVK, 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 DVK registered?

KN55 DVK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 October 2005.

Is KN55 DVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN55 DVK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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