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KT55 ZNV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

151,727 mi
Last recorded151,727 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT55 ZNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 151,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 146,186 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 138,446 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 131,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 131,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 124,934 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2021 118,905 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 112,966 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 103,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp n/w

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 93,453 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Castor bushes, both sides. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner track rod. (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 May 2018 93,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Castor bushes, both sides. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner track rod. (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 79,223 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers fitted

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2016 65,556 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 65,556 miles

Offside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 61,914 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 60,746 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 54,434 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 54,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 47,818 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 40,526 miles

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2010 34,537 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 27,604 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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KT55 ZNV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KT55 ZNV, 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 KT55 ZNV registered?

KT55 ZNV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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