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KN55 CJE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,781 mi
Last recorded110,781 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2023 110,781 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 107,869 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 104,001 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 102,764 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 101,356 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside stop lamp deteriorated

Fail 20 Feb 2019 101,351 miles

Side repeater not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside stop lamp deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2018 98,461 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover and tray obstruction underside of components

Fail 14 Feb 2018 98,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn got lipped

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn got lipped

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover and tray obstruction underside of components

Pass 22 Feb 2017 94,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front tyre cut side wall

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cut side wall

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover and tray obstruction underside of components

Pass 20 Jan 2016 91,097 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 85,961 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 85,961 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Pass 21 Feb 2014 79,597 miles

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 71,738 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 71,738 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 63,391 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 53,990 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 46,110 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 36,859 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 36,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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 CJE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CJE, 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 CJE registered?

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

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