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KY05 HNG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

89,424 mi
Last recorded89,424 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 HNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 89,424 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 83,063 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 78,180 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 78,180 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 65,236 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 57,646 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 48,516 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 40,768 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 31,009 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 24,516 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 21,460 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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KY05 HNG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KY05 HNG, 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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How do I check the history of KY05 HNG?

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What year was KY05 HNG registered?

KY05 HNG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is KY05 HNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY05 HNG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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