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KN55 YGO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,525 mi
Last recorded144,525 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 144,525 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 138,095 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 129,743 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 115,163 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

condition of wipers

Pass 11 Sep 2013 101,991 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 101,990 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 88,527 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 75,157 miles

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 75,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 61,797 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 51,742 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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 YGO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YGO, 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 YGO registered?

KN55 YGO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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