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KN55 BZX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,684 mi
Last recorded154,684 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 154,684 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 126,490 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play D bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 126,452 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play D bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 121,097 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2022 113,332 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 108,513 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 98,420 miles

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE +FRONT PADS LOOK LOW +REAR PADS LOOK LOW +REAR SEAT BELTS NOT TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEATS FITTED

Fail 9 Aug 2017 98,387 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE +FRONT PADS LOOK LOW +REAR PADS LOOK LOW +REAR SEAT BELTS NOT TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEATS FITTED

Pass 6 Aug 2016 88,846 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 79,003 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 70,891 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 65,341 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 65,341 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 57,146 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 50,588 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 50,588 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)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 44,082 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 44,082 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 35,208 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 28,249 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 BZX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BZX, 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 BZX registered?

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

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