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KN05 CSZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,736 mi
Last recorded53,736 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 CSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 53,736 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 49,578 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 44,705 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 43,752 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 43,751 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 43,616 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 43,200 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2020 43,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 41,538 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge damaged and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 40,992 miles

Offside Front tyre cracked/perished

Fail 25 Mar 2018 40,988 miles

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 Front tyre cracked/perished

Pass 10 Apr 2017 38,991 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cut on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 36,760 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 35,131 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 33,161 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 31,684 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 30,954 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 29,989 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 28,870 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 25,762 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2008 23,989 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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KN05 CSZ 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 85.7%.

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 CSZ, 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 CSZ registered?

KN05 CSZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is KN05 CSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN05 CSZ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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