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KN05 EXS

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,736 mi
Last recorded110,736 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 EXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 110,736 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 109,867 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 105,934 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 105,934 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 100,649 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 93,662 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 87,210 miles

EML light on

Idle speed unstable

Fail 28 Sep 2016 86,788 miles

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

EML light on

Idle speed unstable

Pass 29 Sep 2015 82,371 miles

Both rear tyres worn in centre of tyre very close to limit

EML Light staying on

Rear brake pads very low marginal pasds

Pass 30 Sep 2014 77,528 miles

engine management light on

front wheel bearings have play

rear brakes wearing thin

Fail 29 Sep 2014 77,507 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

front wheel bearings have play

rear brakes wearing thin

Pass 26 Sep 2013 70,788 miles

engine management light on

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

offside front trackrod has slight play

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

rear pads wearing thin

wipers poor

Fail 24 Sep 2013 70,730 miles

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

engine management light on

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

offside front trackrod has slight play

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

rear pads wearing thin

wipers poor

Pass 11 Sep 2012 66,539 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 66,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 60,076 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 55,374 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 51,158 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 40,906 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 EXS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 EXS, 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 EXS registered?

KN05 EXS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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The MOT history for KN05 EXS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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