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KN55 ULO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,255 mi
Last recorded64,255 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 ULO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 64,255 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 64,255 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 63,098 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 63,098 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 62,266 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 60,625 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 59,412 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 59,258 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 57,042 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 55,157 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front washer jet 50% working windscreen

Pass 9 Apr 2019 51,834 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 50,451 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 47,954 miles

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

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 May 2016 46,051 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 46,051 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 May 2015 43,407 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 40,656 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 38,659 miles

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

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 11 May 2012 36,305 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 32,771 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 29,365 miles

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

both front wearing on outer edges

Pass 19 May 2009 25,857 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 ULO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 ULO, 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 ULO registered?

KN55 ULO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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