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KN55 YGW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

68,129 mi
Last recorded68,129 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 68,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed seat belt frayed and only just meeting requirements (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 68,129 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed seat belt frayed and only just meeting requirements (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 67,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to approximately 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to approximately 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

front undertray has damage to off side front

rear sub-frame corroding

Pass 23 Feb 2024 65,670 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall damage not reaching cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low 3mm approximately (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low 2-3mm approximately (5.2.3 (e))

rear sub frame corroding

slight under tray damage off side front

Pass 22 Feb 2023 64,050 miles

Nearside Front splash guard loose

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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 24 Feb 2022 62,527 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 62,517 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 61,375 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 58,069 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 55,628 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 55,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 53,075 miles

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 14 Feb 2017 49,487 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 49,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 46,740 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 46,740 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 43,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s repeater lamp damaged.

Pass 20 Feb 2014 40,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Feb 2014 40,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Feb 2013 36,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2013 36,432 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipres worn

Pass 16 Feb 2012 33,039 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside front foglamp brackets broken

Pass 24 Feb 2011 29,566 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 23,154 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 20,257 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 YGW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YGW, 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 YGW registered?

KN55 YGW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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