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KJ05 KNX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ05 KNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2021

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt installation in such a position that loading the belt causes the cushion to be raised or significantly compressed, allowing the occupant to effectively move forward (10.1 (l))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working side mirrar (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached both side (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2021

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020
Fail 3 Nov 2020

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2019

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018
Fail 31 Oct 2018

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 155,060 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 98,802 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 90,156 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 80,218 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 80,218 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 73,428 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 73,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 8 Mar 2012 67,628 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 63,096 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 57,648 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 23 Feb 2009 50,801 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Mar 2008 42,063 miles

grinding noise from n/s rear hand brake when applied during roller brake test

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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KJ05 KNX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KJ05 KNX, 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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KJ05 KNX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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