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KN55 YJW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

112,540 mi
Last recorded112,540 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 112,540 miles

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight play from offside front steering rack arm

Fail 9 Apr 2019 112,540 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 103,798 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 97,714 miles

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

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 84,129 miles

Both front tyre valves perishing.

Engine cover and under trays fitted at time of test.

Rear brake hoses starting to perish.

Fail 11 Apr 2016 84,129 miles

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.

Pass 17 Mar 2015 77,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2015 77,646 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 69,411 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 68,751 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 67,473 miles

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.

Pass 21 Dec 2012 63,127 miles

o/s/f tyre has deteriated outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

srs light on

Fail 17 Dec 2012 63,063 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 57,508 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 57,508 miles

N/S/F Fog lamp lens cracked

O/S Headlamp beam pattern poor

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 3 Dec 2010 51,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

SRS Light on

Pass 21 Apr 2009 43,112 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 38,667 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 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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What year was KN55 YJW registered?

KN55 YJW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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