MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,540 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
slight play from offside front steering rack arm
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
slight play from offside front steering rack arm
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)
Both front tyre valves perishing.
Engine cover and under trays fitted at time of test.
Rear brake hoses starting to perish.
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Both front tyre valves perishing.
Engine cover and under trays fitted at time of test.
Rear brake hoses starting to perish.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
n/s/r tyre perished
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside rear tyre damage outer wall. 205/55.r16.
o/s/f tyre has deteriated outer sidewall
o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
srs light on
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/f tyre has deteriated outer sidewall
o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
srs light on
N/S/F Fog lamp lens cracked
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
O/S Headlamp beam pattern poor
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear brake pads worn
N/S/F Fog lamp lens cracked
O/S Headlamp beam pattern poor
Rear brake pads worn
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
SRS Light on
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KN55 YJW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 YJW, 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 YJW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2005.
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