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KA05 HNX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

69,838 mi
Last recorded69,838 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 HNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 69,838 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 69,170 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 68,681 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 68,681 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 68,204 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 67,452 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 66,618 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 66,618 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 66,006 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 66,006 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 64,595 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 64,596 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 62,613 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 57,918 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 54,803 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 49,424 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 43,829 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 37,677 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 32,653 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 26,286 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 19,865 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn on edges

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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KA05 HNX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KA05 HNX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KA05 HNX registered?

KA05 HNX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is KA05 HNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KA05 HNX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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