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KN55 XPR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

175,166 mi
Last recorded175,166 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 175,166 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 171,808 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 168,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 168,424 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 168,402 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box excessive corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2020 164,764 miles

undertray covers fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2020 164,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undercovers and sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2019 160,911 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 154,725 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 154,724 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 149,202 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 142,153 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 142,153 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 132,229 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 25,747 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 105,136 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 99,022 miles

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

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

water pump has play

Pass 17 Dec 2011 62,631 miles

noise on engine

Fail 10 Dec 2011 92,588 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

noise on engine

Pass 10 Dec 2010 86,699 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 73,985 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 55,098 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XPR 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 72.7%.

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 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 XPR, 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 XPR registered?

KN55 XPR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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The MOT history for KN55 XPR shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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