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KN55 XUG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

132,128 mi
Last recorded132,128 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 132,128 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

near side front anti roll bar link dust cover slight split

Fail 28 May 2026 132,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective lense opaque (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective lense opaque (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

near side front anti roll bar link dust cover slight split

Pass 19 Jun 2025 125,957 miles

slight play in both tie rods

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 14 Jun 2025 125,957 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

slight play in both tie rods

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 28 May 2024 119,946 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 119,946 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 115,632 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 111,156 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2022 111,156 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 107,831 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 107,831 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 105,997 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 102,420 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 102,420 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 99,325 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 99,325 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 91,933 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 81,267 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 74,111 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 66,467 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 56,966 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 43,917 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 31,270 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 23,111 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 XUG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XUG, 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 XUG registered?

KN55 XUG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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