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KH55 WNN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

166,419 mi
Last recorded166,419 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH55 WNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 166,419 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 166,060 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 158,135 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 157,997 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 148,915 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 148,771 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 132,789 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 132,505 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 121,570 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Signs of body corrosion.

Pass 26 Feb 2020 109,570 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated And offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 100,730 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 99,286 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking and slight wear on edges of tread

Pass 5 Jan 2017 96,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (225/50R16 92W) (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 92,274 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 88,218 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 84,181 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 78,402 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 71,137 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 63,205 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 56,253 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 43,721 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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KH55 WNN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KH55 WNN, 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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KH55 WNN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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