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KN55 XSK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

204,002 mi
Last recorded204,002 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 204,002 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both osr/nsr (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 191,398 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 191,394 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 181,009 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 161,122 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 151,500 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE IS WORN CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT

Offside HEAD LIGHT FOCUS IS POOR

SILL COVERS FITTED

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 20 Feb 2018 142,455 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 1 Feb 2017 127,471 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Fail 1 Feb 2017 127,471 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

O/S FRONT TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 117,887 miles

NO EMISSIONS DETECTED

SILL COVERS FITTED

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Fail 15 Feb 2016 117,887 miles

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

NO EMISSIONS DETECTED

SILL COVERS FITTED

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 12 Feb 2015 96,146 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake calipers are damp

n/s hand brake performance is low

Fail 11 Feb 2015 107,666 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake calipers are damp

n/s hand brake performance is low

Pass 3 Feb 2014 96,146 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front tyre splitting

Pass 20 Feb 2013 84,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2013 84,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre wear is uneven

Pass 27 Feb 2012 72,897 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 69,201 miles

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

front brake pads worn low

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

slight play in steering

Pass 4 Aug 2010 62,180 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 85,426 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 42,051 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 XSK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 XSK, 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 XSK registered?

KN55 XSK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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The MOT history for KN55 XSK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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