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KN55 YDT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

82,751 mi
Last recorded82,751 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 YDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 82,751 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 79,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 78,050 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 75,508 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 74,582 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 74,186 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 73,343 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 69,760 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 69,760 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 53,145 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 53,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 47,816 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 45,194 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 41,982 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 39,028 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 38,397 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 37,046 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 33,887 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 29,861 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 27,605 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 YDT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YDT, 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 YDT registered?

KN55 YDT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2005.

Is KN55 YDT safe to buy?

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