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KN55 BZT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

135,557 mi
Last recorded135,557 miles
Recorded on29 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2021 135,557 miles

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

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

Offside mirror indicator intermittent fault

Fail 26 May 2021 135,555 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside mirror indicator intermittent fault

Fail 18 Mar 2021 135,484 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working Side mirror. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 132,247 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 124,048 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 113,774 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 113,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 98,630 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2015 89,966 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

nail in near side rear tyre

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2015 89,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

nail in near side rear tyre

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2014 80,521 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Sep 2014 80,521 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2013 69,959 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Sep 2012 61,326 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 61,326 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 51,696 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 43,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 43,315 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 34,457 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 34,450 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 26,154 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 BZT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BZT, 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 BZT registered?

KN55 BZT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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