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KN55 NZS

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,444 mi
Last recorded121,444 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 NZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 121,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 109,509 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 105,581 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 102,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 98,381 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 94,076 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 93,961 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 89,441 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 89,436 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 83,909 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 83,904 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 78,200 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 72,346 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 66,770 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 63,142 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 58,147 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 53,215 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 46,279 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 46,271 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 38,527 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 30,771 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 22,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 NZS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 NZS, 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 NZS registered?

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

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The MOT history for KN55 NZS 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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