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KN05 KVU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

170,529 mi
Last recorded170,529 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 170,529 miles

has corrosion under body, sills but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

Fail 24 Oct 2025 170,529 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

has corrosion under body, sills but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

Pass 2 Nov 2024 166,825 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 156,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2022 148,900 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2022 148,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 142,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 136,550 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 132,670 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 132,670 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 125,326 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front and rear (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 115,575 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 104,699 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 91,214 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 76,541 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 64,344 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 54,055 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 36,983 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 31,170 miles

nearside rear tyre has screw in centre of tread.

Pass 1 Apr 2009 28,297 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 25,757 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing low

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 KVU 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 85.7%.

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 KVU, 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 KVU registered?

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

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