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BN05 KLS

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

126,949 mi
Last recorded126,949 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 KLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 126,949 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Jul 2024 126,949 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 125,792 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 125,673 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 124,786 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 123,134 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 118,515 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2020 118,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 103,660 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 88,338 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 76,070 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 70,316 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 67,788 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 67,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

advise o/s/f & n/s/f tyres worn on edge

Pass 24 Mar 2012 52,676 miles

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

off side rear chassis damaged

srs light on

Fail 24 Mar 2012 52,676 miles

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

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

off side rear chassis damaged

srs light on

Pass 18 Mar 2011 43,005 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 42,633 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2010 42,829 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Evidence of serious accident damage

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 42,139 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 41,583 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 30,802 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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BN05 KLS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BN05 KLS, 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 BN05 KLS registered?

BN05 KLS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BN05 KLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 KLS shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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