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KN55 CHK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

106,406 mi
Last recorded106,406 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 106,406 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 101,528 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 97,266 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2023 97,266 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 92,422 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 87,049 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 81,995 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 76,641 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 76,641 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 70,672 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 64,827 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 61,162 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 58,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (245/4017) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (245/4017) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 54,170 miles

long parking brake travel

Pass 17 Feb 2014 50,885 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 50,885 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 46,835 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 43,168 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 43,168 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 41,381 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 32,989 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 27,314 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 20 Nov 2008 21,424 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 CHK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 CHK, 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 CHK registered?

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

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The MOT history for KN55 CHK shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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