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KN55 OAG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

58,407 mi
Last recorded58,407 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 OAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 58,407 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 58,371 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 58,341 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 58,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Centre exhaust flange heavily corroded

Engine covers fitted

General corrosion on vehicle

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 16 Apr 2024 56,651 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 16 Apr 2024 56,651 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 11 May 2023 55,093 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play (1) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight bind on brake (1)

Fail 10 May 2023 55,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front and centre mount defective. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play (1) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight bind on brake (1)

Pass 13 Jun 2022 53,618 miles

Drivers mirror damaged.

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NS and OS, slight adjustment needed (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS, slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 51,912 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both NS and OS faces worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both NS and OS, lower arm inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both NS and OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 50,332 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 50,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 47,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 47,437 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 46,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 45,984 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 45,140 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 44,136 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 43,421 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 14 Nov 2013 43,421 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 26 Nov 2012 42,778 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 42,778 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 41,469 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 38,436 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2010 33,515 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 33,515 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 29,414 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 26,352 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 OAG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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