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KN05 DUV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,115 mi
Last recorded73,115 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 73,115 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 77,234 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 67,581 miles

vehicle fitted with under shields not allowing for a full inspection of the underside of the vehicle

Fail 10 Jul 2018 67,581 miles

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

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

vehicle fitted with under shields not allowing for a full inspection of the underside of the vehicle

Pass 7 Mar 2017 65,042 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 59,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 59,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205.55.16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 53,398 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 48,514 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 41,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer tread surface

plastic covers fitted to offside and nearside outer sills

Pass 21 Apr 2012 35,938 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 30,793 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 25,178 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 25,178 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 18,823 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre bald on edge

Pass 17 Mar 2008 12,075 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 12,075 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 DUV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DUV, 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 DUV registered?

KN05 DUV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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