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KN05 CTX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

143,788 mi
Last recorded143,788 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 143,788 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2026 143,788 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 142,878 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 141,580 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 141,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 139,490 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 136,330 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 133,278 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both poor clearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexi perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 133,207 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 130,294 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 130,294 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 125,746 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 119,954 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 114,001 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 106,933 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 106,933 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 98,030 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 89,072 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 79,311 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 79,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 69,289 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 59,158 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 48,098 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 37,315 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 CTX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 CTX, 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 CTX registered?

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

Is KN05 CTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN05 CTX shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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