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KN55 UMA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

59,355 mi
Last recorded59,355 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 UMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 59,355 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 58,988 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 58,988 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 58,392 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 57,746 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 57,328 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Nov 2020 56,993 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 56,377 miles

tested in the wet

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothsides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

near side front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2018 55,815 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 54,918 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 54,229 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 53,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2014 52,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 50,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2012 48,130 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 40,670 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jul 2010 34,149 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 29,225 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 24,253 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 UMA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 UMA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN55 UMA registered?

KN55 UMA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 November 2005.

Is KN55 UMA safe to buy?

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