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KN05 DHP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

93,021 mi
Last recorded93,021 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 93,021 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres close to legal limit

exhaust centre/tail sections corroded and mount defective

Fail 12 Nov 2020 93,021 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres close to legal limit

exhaust centre/tail sections corroded and mount defective

Pass 4 Jun 2019 87,344 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2018 84,393 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 84,391 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Rear Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2017 80,239 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 75,895 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 71,399 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 69,000 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 67,066 miles

rear tyres 2mm. limit 1.6mm

Pass 20 Jul 2012 63,430 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 59,425 miles

slight play at n/s/f wheel bearing

slight wear on outer shoulders on front tyres.

Pass 29 Apr 2010 54,172 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 42,737 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 28,539 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 DHP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DHP, 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 DHP registered?

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

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The MOT history for KN05 DHP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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