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KN55 NZG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,151 mi
Last recorded128,151 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 128,151 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

front number plate cracked

Fail 2 Dec 2019 128,075 miles

Exhaust system insecure at front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Dec 2018 122,038 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play [rear facing] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 Dec 2017 116,433 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint [rear facing] (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre slightly damaged on outer wall

Pass 19 Dec 2016 109,872 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 109,858 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 103,788 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 95,770 miles

oil leak under engine area

Pass 6 Jan 2014 88,799 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 84,363 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 84,358 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 77,462 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 77,457 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2010 72,861 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 72,741 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 58,934 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 40,370 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 NZG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NZG, 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 NZG registered?

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

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The MOT history for KN55 NZG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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