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KN05 LCL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

97,518 mi
Last recorded97,518 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 97,518 miles

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

SURFACE CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE ALLROUND

Pass 13 Dec 2024 96,378 miles

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

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

SURFACE CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE ALLROUND

Pass 6 Dec 2023 95,274 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 94,482 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 90,038 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 88,172 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Fail 17 Dec 2020 88,172 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 86,918 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 86,179 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 85,246 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 16 Dec 2016 82,165 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 82,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 78,455 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 78,455 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 73,446 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 30 Dec 2013 69,063 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)

nsf tyre slight cut outer wall

Pass 6 Oct 2012 63,432 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 56,344 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 46,558 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 38,123 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 29,834 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 22,141 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 LCL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN05 LCL registered?

KN05 LCL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is KN05 LCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN05 LCL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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