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KN55 NZD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

104,388 mi
Last recorded104,388 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 NZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 104,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drop link bottom dust cover split

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 104,388 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front headlights faded causing poor beam images

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drop link bottom dust cover split

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 101,404 miles

both headlights lenses faded causing poor beam images

Fail 12 Sep 2022 101,404 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

both headlights lenses faded causing poor beam images

Pass 16 Sep 2021 98,231 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 98,231 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 95,663 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 95,663 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 93,326 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 90,084 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 90,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 87,556 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 87,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 84,882 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 83,865 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 77,916 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 71,074 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 69,165 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 69,165 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 6 Oct 2012 65,660 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 62,796 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 58,448 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 58,448 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 52,981 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2008 42,691 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 42,558 miles

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

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

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

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

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 NZD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 NZD, 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 NZD registered?

KN55 NZD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 October 2005.

Is KN55 NZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN55 NZD shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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