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KN05 CPK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

108,701 mi
Last recorded108,701 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 CPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 108,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost suspension arm inner bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost suspension arm inner bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 108,696 miles

Emissions unable to be completed lamdda reading too high. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost suspension arm inner bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost suspension arm inner bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 101,699 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 100,983 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 100,983 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction reset light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 100,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 97,595 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 97,590 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 96,175 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 13 Feb 2020 96,175 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 30 Jan 2019 89,560 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 86,328 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 84,704 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 82,711 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Steel arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 Sep 2014 76,913 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 22 Sep 2014 76,913 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 16 Sep 2013 70,064 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 63,872 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 56,432 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r seat belts not checked due to baby seats fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2011 56,431 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

n/s/r and o/s/r seat belts not checked due to baby seats fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2010 48,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to N/S/F arch linner

Pass 12 Aug 2009 35,965 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 30,033 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 30,033 miles

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

unable to open tailgate from outside(can open from inside)

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 CPK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 KN05 CPK, 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 CPK registered?

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

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