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KN05 KTP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

107,202 mi
Last recorded107,202 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 107,202 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 98,191 miles

centre brake light inopp

chip in windscreen

offside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 14 Nov 2017 98,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

centre brake light inopp

chip in windscreen

front discs liped

front inner pads 3mm

Pass 4 Nov 2016 89,407 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 89,407 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 83,870 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 83,870 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 76,168 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 76,168 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 67,470 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre wall chipped

Pass 14 Nov 2013 67,470 miles

nearside front tyre wall chipped

Fail 26 Nov 2012 59,974 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 59,974 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 50,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 50,488 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 42,232 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 35,306 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 29,756 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2008 29,756 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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 KTP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KTP, 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 KTP registered?

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

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