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KN55 YFA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,535 mi
Last recorded122,535 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 122,535 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 122,535 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 122,414 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 114,218 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 114,218 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 105,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 92,958 miles

O/S/R tyre close to wear bars

Pass 19 Dec 2013 84,390 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 84,390 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 74,279 miles

O/S/F tyre starting to wear on edge

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 63,748 miles

N/S/R tyre cracking

Pass 24 Dec 2010 52,879 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 43,666 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 34,862 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 YFA 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 78.6%.

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 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 YFA, 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 YFA registered?

KN55 YFA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 2005.

Is KN55 YFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN55 YFA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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