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KN55 YGZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,414 mi
Last recorded92,414 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 YGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2024 92,414 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level empty (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak to rear (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both wheels (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested service brake not working (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front strut top mount has slight wear

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear all suspension components corroded heavily

Pass 18 Aug 2023 89,474 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 89,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 89,002 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 88,289 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear road wheels tight to turn by hand

Fail 11 Jan 2022 88,289 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear road wheels tight to turn by hand

Pass 18 Jan 2021 87,598 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 87,594 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 84,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 83,552 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both slightly worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 81,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wheel stiff to turn by hand (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 77,725 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 77,719 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 74,258 miles

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Jan 2015 69,477 miles

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

slight daname exhaust tailpipe

Pass 22 Jan 2014 63,997 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 63,995 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 56,823 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 51,031 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 46,021 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 41,102 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 31,584 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 YGZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YGZ, 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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KN55 YGZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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