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P15 KEN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

89,025 mi
Last recorded89,025 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP15 KEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 89,025 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake just achieves required efficiency 16%

nearside parking brake rubbing slightly

possible vacuum leak near engine. Engine management light on

Fail 28 Feb 2017 27,399 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake just achieves required efficiency 16%

nearside parking brake rubbing slightly

possible vacuum leak near engine. Engine management light on

Pass 27 Feb 2016 80,104 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 71,077 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 66,460 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 63,785 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 61,623 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 60,143 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 52,692 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 44,116 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 34,382 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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P15 KEN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 P15 KEN, 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 P15 KEN registered?

P15 KEN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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