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KN05 DMU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 DMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2026

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to state of exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Large amount of travel on brake pedal

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Mirror insecure

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (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))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 134,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 121,642 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 121,623 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 121,491 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 112,792 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 109,269 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2020 97,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 86,652 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 73,484 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 59,808 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 59,324 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 58,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 56,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 54,980 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 52,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2011 48,457 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 44,396 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 40,423 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 32,923 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 DMU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DMU, 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 DMU registered?

KN05 DMU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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