MOT Status
ValidMileage
135,714 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
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
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))
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))
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)
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)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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)
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)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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KN55 XVX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2005.
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