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KN05 CUA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

133,351 mi
Last recorded133,351 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 CUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 133,351 miles

Central Rear vehicle corroded all under rear

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 127,642 miles

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 13 Sep 2021 118,035 miles

play in o/s steering rack joint

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

corrosion on both rear coil springs

n/s/f tyre only just legal 1.6mm on edges

Fail 4 Sep 2021 117,073 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear suspension arm ball joint(yellow chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion on both rear coil springs

n/s/f tyre only just legal 1.6mm on edges

play in o/s steering rack joint

Pass 8 Sep 2020 105,967 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 105,837 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2019 94,999 miles

Rear indicators fading

Pass 12 Sep 2018 90,708 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 90,708 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 86,446 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 82,324 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 73,353 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 73,353 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre is cracked on the outer sidewall

Pass 20 Mar 2015 72,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre low

o/s front tyre low

Pass 28 Mar 2014 70,948 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 67,777 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 64,038 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 55,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 47,655 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 38,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 28,288 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s/front tyre has low tread on outer edge

Fail 20 May 2008 28,288 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s/front tyre has low tread on outer edge

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 CUA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 CUA, 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 CUA registered?

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

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