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KN55 MKO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,753 mi
Last recorded111,753 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 MKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 111,753 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 11,753 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 107,900 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 107,900 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 104,771 miles

Undertrays engine covers fitted

under sealant applied

Fail 21 Nov 2017 104,771 miles

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

Undertrays engine covers fitted

under sealant applied

Pass 22 Oct 2016 104,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Oct 2016 104,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 100,420 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 100,420 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear balljoint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 93,688 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 86,131 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 86,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 74,632 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 74,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 61,840 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 51,724 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 42,093 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 29,803 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2008 29,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear 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 MKO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MKO, 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 MKO registered?

KN55 MKO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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