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KN05 KXK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

71,514 mi
Last recorded71,514 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 71,514 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Middle exhaust mountain broke,but secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Most suspension component's corroded underbody.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2026 71,501 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective Middle exhaust mountain broke,but secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Most suspension component's corroded underbody.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 69,534 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 67,872 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center exhaust mount corroded/broke (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both just meet mot min req (4.4.3 (a))

Rear corrosion to both rear springs

Pass 5 Sep 2023 66,343 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust is corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2022 65,118 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust is corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2022 65,108 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust is corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2021 63,883 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 62,710 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 62,710 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 60,825 miles

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 17 Apr 2018 58,359 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 58,359 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 56,182 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Apr 2017 56,182 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Apr 2016 54,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 51,351 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 51,351 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 48,664 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 48,664 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 45,390 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 45,390 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2012 41,819 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 41,819 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 37,862 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 34,612 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 29,400 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 24,844 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 KXK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 KXK, 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 KXK registered?

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

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