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KN55 MPU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

108,368 mi
Last recorded108,368 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 108,368 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 107,185 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 105,842 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 104,875 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 104,873 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 103,763 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 103,763 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 103,038 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 103,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 102,092 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wall slightly chipped

Pass 25 Oct 2018 100,798 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall slightly chipped

Fail 25 Oct 2018 100,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wall slightly chipped

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Nov 2017 98,870 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 98,870 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 96,768 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 94,572 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 91,593 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 88,095 miles

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

coil springs slightly corroded.

Fail 4 Nov 2013 88,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

coil springs slightly corroded.

Fail 2 Oct 2013 88,006 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 79,483 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 70,712 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 61,731 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 53,115 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 43,307 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 MPU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MPU, 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 MPU registered?

KN55 MPU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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