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KN55 YFV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

97,632 mi
Last recorded97,632 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 97,632 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear control arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 97,632 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlights (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe burst (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear control arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 95,896 miles

Front COSMETIC PANEL HOLDING THEUNDERTRAY IN PLACE IS SEVERELY CORRODED

Fail 10 Feb 2023 95,807 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front COSMETIC PANEL HOLDING THEUNDERTRAY IN PLACE IS SEVERELY CORRODED

Pass 17 Feb 2022 94,751 miles

underbody and rear sub-frame covered in thick black underseal

Fail 23 Oct 2021 94,709 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 94,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 94,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened stabilizer arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 91,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 89,889 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 86,556 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 83,585 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 77,755 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 77,731 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2014 73,673 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 66,048 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 55,644 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 55,639 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 46,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Oct 2011 46,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 41,456 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 34,772 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 26,814 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 YFV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YFV, 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 YFV registered?

KN55 YFV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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