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KN55 YJD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,147 mi
Last recorded25,147 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2026 25,147 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2025 24,226 miles

Front slight lip to both discs

Rear slight lip to both discs

Pass 9 Oct 2024 23,244 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 22,207 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 21,009 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 18,751 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 18,222 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 17,643 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 16,759 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 16,037 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 14,601 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 13,391 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 12,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Signs fo rodent under bonnet.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 11,419 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 10,447 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 9,414 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 8,231 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 6,918 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 5,298 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 YJD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YJD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN55 YJD registered?

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

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