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KN55 BLV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

114,473 mi
Last recorded114,473 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 BLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 114,473 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 111,228 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 103,992 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective x 2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2023 98,449 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES COATED WITH UNDERSEAL (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X 2 (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 90,292 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES UNDER SEALED (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X 2 (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2021 87,731 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES UNDER SEALED (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective X 2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 85,326 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 85,326 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 x front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 72,597 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 72,597 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 59,976 miles

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

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)

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2015 53,524 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear, below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays.

Fail 12 Nov 2015 53,524 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear, below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays.

Pass 17 Dec 2014 47,454 miles

corrosion to rear anti roll bar

Pass 27 Jan 2014 39,417 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 33,542 miles

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Dec 2011 26,690 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 21,666 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 16,331 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 13,638 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 BLV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN55 BLV registered?

KN55 BLV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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