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KN55 MKL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,009 mi
Last recorded51,009 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 MKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 14 May 2012 51,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s o/s approching legal limit

underbody fitted with plastic trim

Pass 23 Nov 2011 48,332 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rear section bracket broken, but exhaust still secure

n/s/f torque strut boot split

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 29 Nov 2010 38,118 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 36,974 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 30,117 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 23,002 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 MKL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MKL, 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 MKL registered?

KN55 MKL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is KN55 MKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN55 MKL shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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