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KV55 PNJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

172,104 mi
Last recorded172,104 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 PNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 172,104 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 159,223 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2013 159,223 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 128,411 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear differential leaking oil

Pass 24 Sep 2010 76,670 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 54,759 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 52,659 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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KV55 PNJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KV55 PNJ, 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 KV55 PNJ registered?

KV55 PNJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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The MOT history for KV55 PNJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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