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KN55 XWB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,016 mi
Last recorded118,016 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 118,016 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 118,016 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 115,316 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 108,488 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 108,488 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 103,853 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges and perishing

both rear brake hoses starting to perish

slight play to both front wheel bearings

Fail 11 Apr 2019 103,832 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges and perishing

both rear brake hoses starting to perish

slight play to both front wheel bearings

Pass 10 May 2018 99,112 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 99,014 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 94,815 miles

emissions too clean to register on test

Pass 18 Apr 2016 87,020 miles

emissions too clean to register on test

Pass 20 Apr 2015 77,048 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 62,112 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 62,112 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 55,687 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 49,695 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 49,683 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 44,359 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 35,271 miles

Nearside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 28,961 miles

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

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)

both front tyres wearing outside edge

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 XWB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XWB, 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 XWB registered?

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

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