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KN55 DNV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,130 mi
Last recorded126,130 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 DNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2021 126,130 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Mar 2020 117,899 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 117,858 miles

Emissions not tested UNABLE TO CARRY OUT EMISSIONS TEST AS ENGINE WILL NOT REV TO MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR TEST PURPOSES. A FULL EMISSIONS TEST WILL BE REQUIRED AT RETEST (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure Front mounting broken & central mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater lens broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling inner wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 105,491 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint offside and nearside front lower rear arms (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre cut but no inner canvas or ply exposed

parking brake effort just met adjustment or repair may be required. Nearside lower than expected.

wipers poor but clears screen ok

Pass 5 Dec 2016 94,348 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished

park brake just met requirements

Pass 17 Nov 2015 83,839 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 83,836 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 75,934 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 65,671 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 65,428 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Brake warning light on

Pass 16 Jan 2013 61,683 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 60,670 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 49,871 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 39,721 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 28,609 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 DNV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DNV, 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 DNV registered?

KN55 DNV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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