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KN55 XVP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

212,927 mi
Last recorded212,927 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 XVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 212,927 miles

Exhaust noisy Modified exhaust (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Secondary tread low / balding on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Tyre was under inflated , now reset

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Secondary tread loe outer edge , bald & cracking on inner edge ( close to cords ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Steering ; Both steering arms have slight play at inner joint

Pass 11 Feb 2022 203,975 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 203,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 195,126 miles

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 8 Jan 2020 185,168 miles

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

slight play n/s inner rack joint

Fail 8 Jan 2020 185,167 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

slight play n/s inner rack joint

Pass 14 Jan 2019 172,510 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 161,476 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2016 148,968 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 148,968 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint lower rear. (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 134,849 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 122,411 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 107,687 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 96,319 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 82,811 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 72,645 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 58,012 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 44,329 miles

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

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 XVP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XVP, 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 XVP registered?

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

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