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KN05 KVJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

84,784 mi
Last recorded84,784 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 84,784 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 80,704 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 77,584 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

all front and rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 31 Mar 2023 72,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front bumper slightly damaged

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 72,326 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Side repeater not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front bumper slightly damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 72,308 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault on board computer indicates ESP is faulty (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front corner of bumper is damaged but secure and no sharp edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both coil springs are corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2022 67,278 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive G/BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NAIL AND PERISHED. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 61,040 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive G/BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 61,029 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive G/BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 58,095 miles

eml light on

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 57,930 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 44,232 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 42,691 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2017 40,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 38,972 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 37,547 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 35,269 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 33,036 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 31,062 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 29,153 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 29,153 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 26,571 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 25,024 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2008 23,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 KVJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KVJ, 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 KVJ registered?

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

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