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KN55 VME

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

192,463 mi
Last recorded192,463 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 VME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 192,463 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S and O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 192,463 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S and O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 174,261 miles

Nearside Rear number plate light bulb dim

slight corrosion to all metal brake pipes

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 25 Apr 2023 173,003 miles

corrosion to all metal brake pipes

frosting to both front headlamp lenses

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 1 Feb 2022 171,445 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 1 Feb 2022 171,445 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Feb 2021 169,921 miles

slight corrosion to all metal brake pipes

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 5 Feb 2021 169,921 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to all metal brake pipes

slight movement in both rear anti roll bar drop link bushes

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 31 Jan 2020 168,359 miles

Offside Front slight movement in lower arm bush

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear number plate light inoperative

corrosion to both rear coil springs

slight play in both rear anti roll bar drop links

Pass 1 Feb 2019 167,205 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both drop link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 167,200 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both drop link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 165,853 miles

Nearside Front wiper smearing slightly

Nearside Rear tyre worn 2.5mm

Offside Rear tyre worn 2.0mm

slight play in both rear anti roll bar drop links

Pass 20 Jan 2017 164,421 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 162,097 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 158,795 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 155,944 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 152,609 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 137,492 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plates slightly delaminated but still legible

Fail 7 Oct 2011 137,492 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plates slightly delaminated but still legible

Pass 30 Sep 2010 114,854 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 91,160 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 65,226 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 VME is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 VME, 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 VME registered?

KN55 VME is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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