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KN05 KUC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

139,748 mi
Last recorded139,748 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 139,748 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 134,569 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 129,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2.5mm and wearing on inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 3mm and wearing inner and outer edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 125,311 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 120,983 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 116,393 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 116,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 112,315 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 106,290 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 106,288 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 99,822 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 93,262 miles

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2016 88,707 miles

engine cover, under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2015 84,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2014 76,267 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2013 71,403 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2012 65,330 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2011 59,843 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 54,015 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 46,213 miles

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2008 37,691 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 KUC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 KUC, 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 KUC registered?

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

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The MOT history for KN05 KUC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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