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KN55 MKA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

122,964 mi
Last recorded122,964 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 122,964 miles

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

Under side suspension components corroded.

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 28 Apr 2026 122,964 miles

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

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

Under side suspension components corroded.

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 17 Jun 2025 118,405 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 112,909 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 108,526 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 103,919 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 97,922 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 97,151 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 93,503 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 88,469 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 82,660 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 82,660 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 77,796 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 18 Nov 2015 74,668 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 68,906 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 63,730 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 58,703 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 53,736 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 48,615 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 41,756 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 34,088 miles

Offside 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 MKA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 MKA, 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 MKA registered?

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

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