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KN05 DJE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,688 mi
Last recorded98,688 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 98,688 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 98,682 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp FOG LAMP & BRAKE LAMP WORKING ON SAME BULB (1.3.2f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

2 MALFUNCTIONS DISPLAYED ON DASH

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

REAR TYRES (coming close to limit,wearing on insides)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 86,746 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

UNDERCOVERS FITTED

Pass 12 May 2015 80,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

WARNING LAMPS (engine+brake lamps on)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 73,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 64,412 miles

FRONT BRAKES (imbalance of 10%)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 May 2012 56,723 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 49,208 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 49,089 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 42,778 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 37,825 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 31,809 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 30,913 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 DJE 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 92.3%.

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 DJE, 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 DJE registered?

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

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