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KN05 KXF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

104,638 mi
Last recorded104,638 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2023 104,638 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 100,568 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 98,331 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 96,797 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 96,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 92,132 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 87,297 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 87,296 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 85,277 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 85,277 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 83,699 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 83,699 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 81,268 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 76,909 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 68,898 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 62,231 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 62,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 55,044 miles

both front tyres have cuts in outer wall

Pass 21 Mar 2011 50,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Mar 2010 43,210 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 34,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSF Tyre cut in sidewall -no cords showing

Fail 26 Mar 2009 34,576 miles

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSF Tyre cut in sidewall -no cords showing

Pass 4 Mar 2008 27,864 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 KXF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KXF, 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 KXF registered?

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

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