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K8 FNL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

201,688 mi
Last recorded201,688 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 FNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 201,688 miles

Nearside Rear outer wheel arch surface corrosion

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lower inner sills/ both rear chassis legs corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 192,757 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main centre brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main centre brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 192,749 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear exhaust silencer leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main centre brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main centre brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 183,397 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main centre pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 183,389 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main centre pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 170,665 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides of vehicle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 170,656 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides of vehicle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 156,821 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated 0/S & N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 156,811 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S & N/S (245/40/17) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated 0/S & N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 143,622 miles

Both rear flexible brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear most (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))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 136,760 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 136,758 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2019 124,536 miles

rear tyres low tread nsr 2mm osr 3mm

Fail 8 Mar 2019 124,536 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear tyres low tread nsr 2mm osr 3mm

Pass 13 Oct 2017 101,048 miles

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

rear tyre valves slightly perished

Fail 13 Oct 2017 101,042 miles

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

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

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

rear tyre valves slightly perished

Pass 25 Nov 2016 92,646 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 85,278 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 79,548 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 75,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 71,255 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 66,969 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 66,969 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 60,113 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 52,834 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 52,828 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 42,212 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear washer inop

Pass 18 Apr 2008 29,059 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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K8 FNL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 K8 FNL, 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 K8 FNL registered?

K8 FNL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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