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KN05 DHZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,352 mi
Last recorded60,352 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 DHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 60,352 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 60,159 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

corrosion on components

Pass 6 Apr 2022 59,137 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 58,940 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 58,483 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 58,471 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 58,174 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 57,747 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded = FRONT & REAR,S (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt REAR (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 57,117 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2015 55,498 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 May 2015 55,497 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear wheelbearings to be tested on retest

Pass 29 May 2014 54,126 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 May 2013 53,340 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 May 2013 53,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 1 May 2012 52,446 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 52,446 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

bonnet light on dash

Pass 11 May 2011 51,608 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 41,574 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 32,119 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 21,727 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 DHZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DHZ, 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 DHZ registered?

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

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