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KN05 CTF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

243,091 mi
Last recorded243,091 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 243,091 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 240,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 237,496 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 233,825 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 225,659 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 215,918 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jun 2019 201,582 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 198,966 miles

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

o/s door mirror glass faded but can still see view to rear

Fail 8 Jun 2018 198,966 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

cannot open boot lid but is secured shut

o/s door mirror glass faded but can still see view to rear

Pass 17 May 2017 198,026 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2016 196,754 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 187,775 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 187,775 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 177,394 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 177,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 163,719 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 163,663 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 149,936 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 132,212 miles

Nearside door mirror loose

Fail 21 Dec 2010 132,212 miles

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

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

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

Nearside door mirror loose

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 111,962 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 45,909 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 CTF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN05 CTF registered?

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

Is KN05 CTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN05 CTF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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