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KN55 XWM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,010 mi
Last recorded104,010 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 104,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 95,156 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 95,156 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 90,048 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on both sides rear brake pipes

Fail 12 Feb 2016 89,966 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

corrosion on both sides rear brake pipes

o/s rear tyre worn to limit

Pass 4 Feb 2015 82,658 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2015 82,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 74,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn near limit and starting to distort

o/s/f tyre worn near limit and starting to distort

Fail 3 Feb 2014 74,445 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn near limit and starting to distort

o/s/f tyre worn near limit and starting to distort

Pass 22 Jan 2013 63,446 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 48,543 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2011 48,543 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 39,611 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 39,611 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 33,366 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 26,493 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 XWM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XWM, 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 XWM registered?

KN55 XWM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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