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KN55 MLX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

165,706 mi
Last recorded165,706 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 165,706 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 158,323 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 152,841 miles

Nearside Front Inner door handle slightly loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 152,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner door handle slightly loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 140,913 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 131,667 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 125,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 118,792 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust middle box corroding and starting to blow

slight play nearside front lower balljoint (back one)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 105,697 miles

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

both front tyres stepping slightly on inner edges

Fail 11 Oct 2016 105,697 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs heavily lipped

both front tyres stepping slightly on inner edges

Pass 12 Oct 2015 86,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 9 Oct 2015 86,442 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre is slightly out of shape on the inner edge.

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of the nearside rear seatbelt.

nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge and is splitting in the tread pattern.

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 10 Oct 2014 76,575 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 70,510 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 61,201 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 51,278 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 42,998 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2009 36,489 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 36,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 28,398 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 28,398 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 MLX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MLX, 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 MLX registered?

KN55 MLX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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