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KN55 BZB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

58,665 mi
Last recorded58,665 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 BZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 58,665 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 56,864 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 54,632 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 52,973 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 52,973 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 50,941 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 50,646 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 47,844 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 47,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 44,565 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 43,092 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 41,435 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 38,588 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 36,749 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 33,891 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 30,817 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 27,327 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 24,532 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 24,532 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 21,669 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 21,669 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2008 19,294 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 19,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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KN55 BZB 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 73.9%.

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 BZB, 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 BZB registered?

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

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The MOT history for KN55 BZB shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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