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KN05 DLD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

106,031 mi
Last recorded106,031 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 106,031 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 91,356 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 84,795 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 75,945 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 71,548 miles

Nearside Front coil spring not located correctly

Nearside Front steering arm play

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Offside Front tyre worn edges

Offside Rear tyre has a bolt in tread

rear brake pipes corroded and greased

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2022 71,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front coil spring not located correctly

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Offside Front tyre worn edges

Offside Rear tyre has a bolt in tread

rear brake pipes corroded and greased

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2021 66,040 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 64,042 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Dec 2020 64,005 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Dec 2019 62,648 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2018 60,992 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

all suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2018 60,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

all suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2017 58,836 miles

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

Nearside Front wear from outter edge

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

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

Rear sub frame has slight corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2016 57,413 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 55,604 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 52,449 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 52,449 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 48,931 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 48,931 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 45,458 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 39,363 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 35,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 35,270 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 317,870 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 29,692 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 29,692 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 DLD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DLD, 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 DLD registered?

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

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