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MJ55 KNF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,767 mi
Last recorded119,767 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 KNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 119,767 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 105,144 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 May 2017 105,143 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 89,797 miles

EML light on

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

Fail 27 May 2016 89,790 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

EML light on

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

Pass 13 May 2015 76,612 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

REAR SPRINGS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO ACESS

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2014 66,658 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 May 2014 66,658 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)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2013 54,927 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 33,557 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 33,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 May 2011 12,378 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 11,242 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 9,026 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 7,411 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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MJ55 KNF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MJ55 KNF, 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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MJ55 KNF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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