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KN55 CHC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

115,123 mi
Last recorded115,123 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 CHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 115,123 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 115,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at flex hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 122,151 miles

Nearside wing mirror damaged.

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Pass 25 Jan 2020 108,522 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 103,531 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 99,780 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 92,034 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 92,034 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 83,878 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 76,132 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 72,305 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 64,173 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 58,240 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 58,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 48,436 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 38,139 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 31,026 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 CHC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 CHC, 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 CHC registered?

KN55 CHC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 October 2005.

Is KN55 CHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN55 CHC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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