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KN55 KNC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,181 mi
Last recorded113,181 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 113,181 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged MIRROR TAPED ON GLASS NO VISION OF N/S/S. ()

Fail 26 Jun 2023 113,181 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working WASHER JET BLOCKED. (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords TYRE CUT IN TREAD`S. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged MIRROR TAPED ON GLASS NO VISION OF N/S/S. ()

Pass 1 Jun 2022 98,073 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2022 98,073 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2021 81,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2021 81,367 miles

Headlamp aim too high nearside & offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 73,771 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 68,717 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 60,768 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 52,227 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting To Crack (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting To Crack (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 46,532 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 46,529 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 64,112 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 64,110 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 51,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off side front tyre side wall damaged

Fail 26 Nov 2013 51,511 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

off side front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2012 43,012 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 43,010 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 36,623 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 16,536 miles

all tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 22 Dec 2008 11,436 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 KNC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KNC, 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 KNC registered?

KN55 KNC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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