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KN05 LBG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,819 mi
Last recorded71,819 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 LBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 71,819 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 71,819 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 71,639 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 71,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 71,204 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres cracking between treads

both front, forward suspension arm bushes starting to split

front brake discs starting to corrode

slight play in front hubs

Pass 22 Aug 2022 70,506 miles

all tyres cracking between treads, o/s/f wearing on outer edge

both front, forward suspension arm bushes starting to split

slight play in both front hubs

Pass 20 Aug 2021 69,441 miles

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

both front and n/s/r tyres cracking between treads

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 4 Jul 2020 68,916 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 67,883 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres starting to split between treads

both front lower suspension arms inner bushes starting to split

Pass 10 May 2018 66,662 miles

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Apr 2018 66,646 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp inter acting with indicator (1.1.A.3f)

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2017 65,674 miles

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

wipers poor

Pass 28 Apr 2016 64,393 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 May 2015 62,718 miles

E.S.P.DISPLAY INT FAULT?-NOT WARNING LAMP.HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.TYRES-O/S/R VERY CLOSE LIMIT-N/S/R EDGE WORN.

Pass 26 Apr 2014 58,745 miles

nail in near side rear tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2013 48,400 miles

N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.R PADS CLOSE LIMIT?MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.TYRES-N/S/F EDGE WORN/TREAD+WALL DAMAGE-O/S/F VERY CLOSE LIMIT/WALL DAMAGE.

Fail 26 Apr 2013 48,400 miles

N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.R PADS CLOSE LIMIT?MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.TYRES-N/S/F EDGE WORN/TREAD+WALL DAMAGE-O/S/F VERY CLOSE LIMIT/WALL DAMAGE.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 67,690 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 22 Apr 2011 38,002 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 33,957 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 29,901 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 25,316 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 LBG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LBG, 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 LBG registered?

KN05 LBG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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