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KN55 AXT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

254,718 mi
Last recorded254,718 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 AXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 254,718 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 235,032 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s ( back arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 129,748 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 120,833 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 115,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 107,715 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 107,715 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 102,751 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 102,751 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 94,461 miles

Nearside door mirror casing loose

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside side repeater lens broken

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 94,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside door mirror casing loose

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside side repeater lens broken

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 79,223 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside non-obligatory door mirror casing loose

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside side repeater lens broken

Fail 27 Jul 2015 79,223 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside non-obligatory door mirror casing loose

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside side repeater lens broken

Pass 4 Aug 2014 65,803 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 65,802 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 62,743 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 54,067 miles

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)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 43,745 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 37,045 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 29,247 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 22,562 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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KN55 AXT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KN55 AXT, 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 KN55 AXT registered?

KN55 AXT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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The MOT history for KN55 AXT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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