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KN55 CCD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,201 mi
Last recorded80,201 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 CCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 80,201 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 76,879 miles

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

emissions not detected

slight play in offside front steering tie rod

Fail 6 Mar 2019 76,865 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

emissions not detected

slight play in offside front steering tie rod

Pass 7 Mar 2018 71,950 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front upper (2.4.G.2)

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear wheels slightly grabbing

slight play at both front anti-roll bar 'D' bushes

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 27 Feb 2018 71,945 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicators flashing white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both front (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front upper (2.4.G.2)

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear wheels slightly grabbing

slight play at both front anti-roll bar 'D' bushes

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2017 67,421 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front anti-roll bar 'D' bushes slight play

slight play at both front wheel bearings

slight play both front steering tie-rods

Fail 22 Feb 2017 67,421 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front anti-roll bar 'D' bushes slight play

slight play at both front wheel bearings

slight play both front steering tie-rods

Pass 23 Feb 2016 62,540 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 62,540 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket at rear (7.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 57,844 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 57,788 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 52,760 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 46,887 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 41,086 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 40,990 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 36,707 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 30,947 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 21,912 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 CCD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CCD, 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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KN55 CCD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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