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KN55 ULS

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,634 mi
Last recorded98,634 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 98,634 miles

Offside Rear lamp holder unit slight damaged.

Fail 30 Jun 2022 98,634 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear lamp holder unit slight damaged.

Pass 2 Jun 2021 96,133 miles

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under tray fitting

Fail 2 Jun 2021 96,131 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under tray fitting

Pass 18 Jun 2019 93,200 miles

Front under tray fitting

Offside Rear tail light broken

Pass 27 Apr 2018 92,496 miles

under body tray fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 18 May 2017 89,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 82,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 75,267 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 63,906 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 63,906 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 56,407 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 49,721 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 42,972 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 42,970 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 35,312 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 24,985 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 24,975 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

foot handbrake travel becoming high

unable to see front brake pads clearly for wear

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 ULS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ULS, 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 ULS registered?

KN55 ULS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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