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KN55 MLY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,731 mi
Last recorded101,731 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 101,731 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 100,521 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 92,655 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 85,697 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 30 Oct 2021 85,689 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear one of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear one of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Oct 2020 78,664 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both o/s/f & n/s/f beam image poor (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view & sat nav bracket fitted (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 78,663 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both o/s/f & n/s/f beam image poor (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view & sat nav bracket fitted (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 77,109 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both o/s/f & n/s/f poor condition. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 73,586 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 71,168 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 67,870 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 64,024 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 60,447 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 56,601 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 56,601 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 53,921 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 53,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH REAR TYRES WILL REQUIRE RPLACMENT IN NEAR FUTURE ALSO ADVICE STEERING GEOMETRY

Pass 4 Oct 2011 50,145 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 41,252 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 41,219 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 32,176 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 22,597 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 MLY 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 MLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN55 MLY registered?

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

Is KN55 MLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN55 MLY 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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