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KM05 JNO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,926 mi
Last recorded139,926 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 JNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 139,926 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak

Under tray fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2021 139,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak

Under tray fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2020 121,664 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine management light stays on.

Fail 28 Jan 2020 121,664 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine management light stays on.

Pass 2 Oct 2019 115,886 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both side ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under tray fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2018 96,371 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 91,742 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is on wear markers

Offside Rear shock absorber is weak

Offside Rear tyre is on wear markers at centre

Pass 26 Sep 2016 86,232 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 80,173 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 73,871 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 73,871 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 67,234 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

Fail 24 Sep 2013 67,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 25 Sep 2012 60,987 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Sep 2011 54,057 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 47,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Oct 2009 39,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer tread.

nearside rear tyre 3mm left

Pass 25 Jun 2008 30,142 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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KM05 JNO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KM05 JNO, 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 KM05 JNO registered?

KM05 JNO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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