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KN55 MHF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,380 mi
Last recorded111,380 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2023 111,380 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 111,376 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 107,037 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 107,037 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 101,569 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 95,384 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 91,050 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 85,803 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 80,569 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 74,572 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 69,915 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 64,468 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 58,978 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 53,431 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 48,207 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 43,060 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 36,589 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 30,475 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 30,474 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 30,471 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front 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 MHF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MHF, 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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KN55 MHF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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