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KN05 DHX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,234 mi
Last recorded98,234 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 98,234 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 98,231 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 95,213 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 95,213 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 93,650 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 89,960 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 82,064 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 73,216 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 73,216 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 62,434 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 62,434 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 53,462 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 35,473 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 32,675 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 DHX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DHX, 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 DHX registered?

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

Is KN05 DHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN05 DHX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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