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KN55 XVT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

196,554 mi
Last recorded196,554 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 XVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 196,554 miles

Rear back plates corroded

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 196,554 miles

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

Rear back plates corroded

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 163,789 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 163,687 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear, ball joint pointing up (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45 R17 91W (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 153,221 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear low (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 143,782 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 131,115 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Dec 2012 121,975 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 104,029 miles

n/s front tyre sidewall damage

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge badly

Pass 11 Dec 2010 85,916 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 65,528 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 44,467 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 XVT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XVT, 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 XVT registered?

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

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