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KN55 BYW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,106 mi
Last recorded101,106 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 BYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 101,106 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 91,407 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 81,306 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 72,720 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 72,714 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 71,312 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 70,425 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 70,425 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 69,503 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside front tyre slightly bald on the edges

Fail 11 Oct 2019 69,503 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

offside front tyre slightly bald on the edges

Pass 8 Oct 2018 67,154 miles

offside rear tyre perished/cracked on outer sidewall

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2017 64,286 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 61,622 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine management light on

Pass 9 Oct 2015 59,018 miles

oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2014 57,063 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 54,552 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 51,597 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2011 48,457 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 45,390 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 32,006 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 33,052 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 BYW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BYW, 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 BYW registered?

KN55 BYW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is KN55 BYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN55 BYW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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