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KN05 DHJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,799 mi
Last recorded81,799 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 81,799 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 73,606 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Oct 2014 73,605 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 64,158 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 64,158 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 61,723 miles

srs light on

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 61,717 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

srs light on

Pass 13 Jan 2012 55,214 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 50,490 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 50,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 16 Dec 2009 43,413 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 37,293 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 31,885 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 DHJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DHJ, 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 DHJ registered?

KN05 DHJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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The MOT history for KN05 DHJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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