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KN05 DXE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,921 mi
Last recorded153,921 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 153,921 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 142,161 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 123,773 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 123,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 106,148 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 96,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Apr 2014 96,249 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 May 2013 85,851 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 85,831 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/f tyre tread worn on edge 2mm

Pass 24 Apr 2012 75,329 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 75,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 65,489 miles

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

corrosion on rear coil springs

front and rear pads low

n/s/r child seat fitted not checked seat belt

slight free play on o/s/f wheel bearing

slight free play on steering rack

Pass 20 Apr 2010 56,144 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 43,627 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

slight cracks to sidewall of n/s/f tyre no cording visible at time of test

Pass 27 Mar 2009 43,627 miles

slight cracks to sidewall of n/s/f tyre no cording visible at time of test

Pass 7 Apr 2008 35,558 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2008 35,558 miles

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)

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

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 DXE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DXE, 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 DXE registered?

KN05 DXE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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