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KN05 KUB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

205,056 mi
Last recorded205,056 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 205,056 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 196,453 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 191,657 miles

sill kit fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

chip in windscreen

parking brake low effort

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 25 Aug 2022 186,611 miles

Both Rear Tyres Worn

Front Brake Pads Worn

Front Flexible Brake Hoses Perished

Parking Brake Long Travel

Rear Coil Springs Corroded

Rear Flexible Brake Hoses Perished

Rear Suspension Soft

Under-tray Fitted Damp With Oil

Pass 1 Sep 2021 179,224 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 171,894 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 166,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 6 Apr 2018 160,771 miles

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

OIL LEAK

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 153,973 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both Front lower control arms have play in outer Ball joints (chalked) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 140,561 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 127,831 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 114,818 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 99,176 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 99,174 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 81,472 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 61,583 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 44,093 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 42,445 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 42,428 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 39,570 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 KUB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 KUB, 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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KN05 KUB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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