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KN05 CUG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

269,907 mi
Last recorded269,907 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 CUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 269,907 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 256,076 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 243,039 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides splitting . (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 242,965 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides splitting . (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 233,302 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 238,284 miles

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

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 218,189 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run to osr (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 197,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 174,645 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 153,072 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Apr 2016 131,842 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 114,575 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 90,627 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 67,735 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 61,671 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 55,038 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 46,902 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 38,428 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 27,458 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 CUG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 CUG, 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 CUG registered?

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

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The MOT history for KN05 CUG shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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