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KN55 YFF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

118,683 mi
Last recorded118,683 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 YFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 118,683 miles

Rear suspsension corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 118,678 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear suspsension corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 112,015 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all four tyres slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Pass 16 Nov 2022 108,184 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 103,557 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 101,495 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small semi circular crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 18 Nov 2020 101,495 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small semi circular crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Sep 2019 99,706 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 96,917 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 93,457 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 88,519 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 83,375 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 78,271 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 78,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 70,635 miles

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

rear brake pads worn in excess

Pass 14 Sep 2012 63,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 54,183 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 44,459 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 37,823 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 28,122 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 YFF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YFF, 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 YFF registered?

KN55 YFF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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