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KN05 KWE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,337 mi
Last recorded101,337 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 101,337 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 97,800 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 89,342 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 79,504 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 72,545 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 64,809 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 64,809 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 59,218 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2013 59,218 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2012 58,055 miles

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

both rear discs corroded and worn

Fail 16 Apr 2012 58,055 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

both rear discs corroded and worn

Pass 11 May 2011 56,059 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 54,069 miles

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 45,884 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 45,884 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 37,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 37,527 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 KWE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KWE, 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 KWE registered?

KN05 KWE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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The MOT history for KN05 KWE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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