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KN55 CJJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

98,802 mi
Last recorded98,802 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 98,802 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 98,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 92,892 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 144,710 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2021 86,523 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 86,517 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 83,809 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 78,146 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 78,146 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 75,504 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 75,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 72,074 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 68,455 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 63,550 miles

underside covers prevent full inspection of some components

Pass 7 Feb 2015 59,159 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2015 59,159 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 58,633 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 56,638 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 56,638 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 55,712 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 46,839 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Deep cut nearside front tyre in tread

Offside wing mirror loose

Fail 21 Mar 2011 46,839 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Brake pedal rubber worn

Deep cut nearside front tyre in tread

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside wing mirror loose

Pass 19 Mar 2010 39,933 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 32,549 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 22,716 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 CJJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CJJ, 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 CJJ registered?

KN55 CJJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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