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KN55 XUJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,414 mi
Last recorded25,414 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 XUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 25,414 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 25,412 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 12,URGENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 12 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 25,129 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 25,127 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror does not provide a view to rear

Pass 18 Oct 2023 24,571 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 24,571 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 24,289 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 23,559 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 22,879 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 21,806 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 21,279 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 21,279 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 21,073 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 20,279 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 20,099 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 19,804 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 19,397 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 18,013 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 18,013 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 20 Oct 2011 16,267 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 14,720 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 12,775 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 12,775 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 10,668 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 XUJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XUJ, 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 XUJ registered?

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

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