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KN55 MMF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

242,393 mi
Last recorded242,393 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 MMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 242,393 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2019 242,393 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 226,011 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2017 209,240 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Fail 12 May 2017 209,240 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 189,199 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 189,197 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 176,804 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 158,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2014 158,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f fog light damaged

n/s/r fog light not working

Pass 19 Feb 2013 138,349 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f outer tyre low

Pass 2 Mar 2012 119,773 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front wipers slightly smear screen

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 119,768 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front wipers slightly smear screen

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 100,206 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 96,942 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 82,527 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 75,177 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 70,416 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 70,416 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2008 66,032 miles

Inner Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 66,032 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 MMF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MMF, 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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KN55 MMF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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