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KN55 CAA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,493 mi
Last recorded123,493 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2021 123,493 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 120,431 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 111,624 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 111,624 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 102,725 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 102,725 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 96,488 miles

Front tyres warn smooth on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2016 86,812 miles

park brake only just met requirement and has uneven application n/s 115kg v o/s 166kg

Fail 11 May 2016 86,812 miles

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

park brake only just met requirement and has uneven application n/s 115kg v o/s 166kg

Pass 11 May 2015 77,095 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 67,905 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 58,865 miles

n/s/r coil spring corroded

Pass 11 May 2012 48,668 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 48,654 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2011 38,366 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 38,357 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 37,344 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 37,344 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 33,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 33,191 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 28,337 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 CAA 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 71.4%.

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 CAA, 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 CAA registered?

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

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