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KU55 KFN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

113,327 mi
Last recorded113,327 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 KFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 113,327 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 109,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 102,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner tread shoulder, (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 102,174 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner tread shoulder, (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 91,256 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 88,287 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 88,287 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 80,230 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front wearing form inner edge but not cord /ply

offside front tyre wearing inner edge but not cord/ ply

offside rear tyre wearing forn inner edge but not cord /ply

Pass 4 Mar 2014 80,230 miles

nearside front wearing form inner edge but not cord /ply

offside front tyre wearing inner edge but not cord/ ply

offside rear tyre wearing forn inner edge but not cord /ply

Pass 2 Mar 2013 72,616 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Mar 2013 72,616 miles

Nearside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2012 64,068 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 64,068 miles

Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 52,060 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 52,060 miles

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

large engine covers fitted also covers under vehicle

Pass 2 Sep 2009 45,882 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 45,882 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2008 42,114 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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KU55 KFN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KU55 KFN, 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 KU55 KFN registered?

KU55 KFN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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