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MF55 KTU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,742 mi
Last recorded59,742 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 KTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 59,742 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 59,742 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 59,361 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 58,161 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 57,487 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 56,592 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 56,249 miles

Offside Front 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 15 Aug 2013 50,174 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 50,174 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 38,917 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 25,379 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 21,045 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 16,735 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 14,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre tread very badly split,not to cords

n/s/r tyre tread very badly split,not to cords

o/s/f tyre tread very badly split,not to cords

o/s/r tyre tread very badly split,not to cords

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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MF55 KTU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 MF55 KTU, 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 MF55 KTU registered?

MF55 KTU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is MF55 KTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF55 KTU shows 14 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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