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KN55 MHM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,438 mi
Last recorded62,438 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 62,438 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 57,684 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 57,684 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 54,666 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 52,983 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 51,614 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 50,313 miles

Engine cover & undertray fitted at time of test.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Cut in outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 50,313 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working Both nearside & offside - POSS due to bonnet fault. (3.5 (a))

Engine cover & undertray fitted at time of test.

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both nearside & offside - Bulbs incorrectly fitted (Securing clips worn). (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Cut in outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 49,389 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 48,709 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 47,764 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 46,796 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 43,034 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 40,809 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 36,971 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 32,816 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 32,803 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 28,792 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 24,695 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 22,723 miles

o/s/front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 27 Nov 2009 22,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Dec 2008 18,382 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 MHM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MHM, 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 MHM registered?

KN55 MHM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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The MOT history for KN55 MHM shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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