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KN55 XVX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

135,714 mi
Last recorded135,714 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 XVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 135,714 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2025 126,787 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded at rear ends (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2024 114,104 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Park brake pedal has to be lifted to release

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 114,104 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both "D" bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Park brake pedal has to be lifted to release

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 98,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn too limit (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres in very poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

play in both front anti roll bar 'd' lock bushes (taped up)

Fail 5 Oct 2023 98,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached mounting bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability mounting bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn too limit (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres in very poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

play in both front anti roll bar 'd' lock bushes (taped up)

Pass 4 Nov 2022 89,908 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 89,908 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 88,780 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 86,717 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 82,555 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 76,786 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 70,851 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 64,890 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 58,008 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 58,008 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 51,951 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 51,951 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 46,072 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 39,237 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 32,160 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 27,762 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 27,755 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 20,613 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 16,197 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 XVX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 XVX, 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 XVX registered?

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

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