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KN55 XVD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

217,435 mi
Last recorded217,435 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 XVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 217,435 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked across the bottom but not in the drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and badly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2022 217,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of the 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked across the bottom but not in the drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and badly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 122,264 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 111,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Getting perished in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Getting perished in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low on tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 111,572 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit test result 3.26 plated value 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal pipe corroded at connection to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal pipe corroded at connection to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Getting perished in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Getting perished in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low on tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 107,799 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 104,424 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 98,288 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 98,277 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 92,752 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2016 92,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 88,812 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 88,739 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 85,525 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 82,075 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)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 82,075 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 72,568 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 72,568 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 61,103 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 27 Jan 2010 54,035 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 45,690 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 XVD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XVD, 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 XVD registered?

KN55 XVD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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