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BN05 KMM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

126,551 mi
Last recorded126,551 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 KMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 126,551 miles

Front exhaust flexy joint deteriorating

Rear extesive surface corrosion on rear subframe and suspension components

Pass 27 Jan 2025 124,065 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 120,810 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 120,809 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 115,743 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 115,709 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 111,248 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 107,411 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 105,957 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 105,957 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 102,469 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 97,512 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 97,463 miles

Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) linkage broken (1.8.C.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 91,297 miles

Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 91,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 55 16 91 W (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both 225 50 16 92 W (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 83,271 miles

Front brake discs slightly lipped

O/S front tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S & O/S (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 82,940 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake discs slightly lipped

O/S front tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S & O/S (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 76,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2015 76,073 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 64,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 54,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2012 51,036 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 48,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 48,030 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 40,191 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 33,354 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 26,019 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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BN05 KMM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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