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KN55 XWH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

190,721 mi
Last recorded190,721 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 190,721 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 190,721 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 178,408 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front windscreen has chip on zone "A"

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 178,408 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front windscreen has chip on zone "A"

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 158,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

under-tray fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2017 137,062 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 137,062 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 131,690 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 125,374 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 117,736 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 107,329 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 98,526 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 89,674 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2010 81,389 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 81,389 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 61,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Nov 2008 61,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XWH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XWH, 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 XWH registered?

KN55 XWH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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