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KN05 COJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

133,922 mi
Last recorded133,922 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 COJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 133,922 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 110,125 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 105,314 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 105,314 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 101,614 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 101,582 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 90,640 miles

Nearside Front Steering track rod end showing signs of wear suggest replace at next service (Marked with chalk )

Offside Front Lower Ball joint showing signs of movement suggest replace at next service (Marked with chalk)

Rear Tyres getting low on tread 2mm!!??

Pass 26 Oct 2017 86,679 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn at inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn at inner edge

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine managment light staying on

Pass 18 Oct 2016 85,706 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 85,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint the rear one of the two (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 78,420 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 78,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 74,052 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2013 69,791 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 62,360 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 52,692 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 51,895 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 44,229 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 36,212 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 28,193 miles

SUSPECTED FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

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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KN05 COJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KN05 COJ, 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 KN05 COJ registered?

KN05 COJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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The MOT history for KN05 COJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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