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KH55 WNS

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

168,326 mi
Last recorded168,326 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH55 WNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 168,326 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIORATED

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 162,977 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 161,099 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 157,995 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 148,599 miles

undertray/underfloor covers fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2021 148,527 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray/underfloor covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2020 138,336 miles

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2020 138,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both o/s and n/s 'd' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit approx 1.6-2mm and cut in tread not deep enough to reach ply/cords

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2019 129,986 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2019 129,983 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2018 123,144 miles

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2018 123,140 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes by fuel tank nsr (1.1.11 (c))

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

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2017 115,033 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 105,466 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 92,794 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 92,792 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 71,760 miles

OSF tyre worn thin on inside edge

Pass 5 Dec 2013 59,827 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 54,514 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 7 Dec 2011 48,793 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 39,425 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 25,842 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 15,960 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)

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 WNS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This 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 WNS, 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 KH55 WNS registered?

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

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