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KN55 YGT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,756 mi
Last recorded137,756 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 YGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 137,756 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 132,976 miles

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

smoke emitted from exhaust not excessive

Fail 28 Nov 2016 132,976 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

smoke emitted from exhaust not excessive

Pass 30 Nov 2015 126,366 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 120,971 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 120,971 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 111,572 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 105,278 miles

(1) rear coil springs corroded (2) diesel smell from engine bay area

both rear tyres wearing low on shoulders to1.6mm

Fail 11 Oct 2012 105,278 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres wearing low on shoulders to1.6mm

Pass 8 Oct 2011 95,559 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 78,796 miles

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

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

front discs worn to excess

Fail 19 Oct 2010 78,796 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

front discs worn to excess

Pass 15 Oct 2009 63,731 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

offside front tyre worn low on outer edge

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Oct 2008 52,660 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 YGT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YGT, 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 YGT registered?

KN55 YGT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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