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KN05 KWC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,967 mi
Last recorded91,967 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 91,967 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear number plate is in a poor condition

Fail 6 Jul 2020 91,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear number plate is in a poor condition

Pass 27 Feb 2019 91,996 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Front tyres starting to perish

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear brake discs rusty

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Rear suspension coil springs rusty

Pass 19 Feb 2018 91,541 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 88,561 miles

All brake discs are rusty

Crack in the rear number plate

Engine Management light is on

Engine under tray is loose

Fail 28 Jan 2017 88,558 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine under tray is loose

All brake discs are rusty

Crack in the rear number plate

Engine Management light is on

Pass 24 Feb 2016 86,602 miles

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

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

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

nearside parking brake poor

Pass 23 Feb 2015 82,578 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 73,262 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 70,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2012 64,512 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 58,516 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 58,516 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 May 2010 52,278 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 44,714 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 37,184 miles

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

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 KWC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KWC, 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 KWC registered?

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

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