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KN55 XRR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

162,344 mi
Last recorded162,344 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 162,344 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 20 May 2024 162,339 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 15 May 2023 157,909 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 152,768 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 147,689 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 147,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2020 144,832 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 144,832 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 140,106 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 140,061 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 134,988 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 129,178 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 129,164 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 123,965 miles

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)

engine and underbody covers

Pass 13 May 2015 115,361 miles

Nearside Front 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 13 May 2014 104,182 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 104,182 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 92,553 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 78,534 miles
Fail 26 May 2012

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 66,948 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 66,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 31 Aug 2010 60,716 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 46,387 miles

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 13 Mar 2008 24,499 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 24,493 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 XRR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 XRR, 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 XRR registered?

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

Is KN55 XRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN55 XRR shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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