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KN55 MFX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,191 mi
Last recorded89,191 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 MFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 89,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 22 Nov 2016 89,184 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Back (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Nov 2015 78,521 miles

under shields fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2015 78,517 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine breather pipe possibly split under air box

under shields fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 60,850 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 55,348 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 48,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child seat advise is x2, n/s/r and o/s/r.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 39,424 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 31,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jan 2009 23,283 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 MFX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MFX, 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 MFX registered?

KN55 MFX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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