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KN55 MJV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

61,648 mi
Last recorded61,648 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 61,648 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slight Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Big Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Big Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Advise Attention to the corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres Slight Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 55,774 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Big Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Big Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 51,869 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 51,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 48,509 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 48,509 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 44,510 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 44,293 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 43,308 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 20 Sep 2019 42,193 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 20 Sep 2019 42,193 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 / 55 r 16 91 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 21 Sep 2018 39,793 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 21 Sep 2017 38,081 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2016 36,909 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 35,976 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2014 33,517 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 30,411 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 26,918 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 25,486 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 23,922 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 21,652 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 18,235 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 MJV 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 86.4%.

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 MJV, 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 MJV registered?

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

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The MOT history for KN55 MJV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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