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KN05 LCP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

114,726 mi
Last recorded114,726 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 LCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 114,726 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 111,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 109,400 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 109,382 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 106,359 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 106,359 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 101,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 101,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 99,112 miles

Both rear tyres outer tyre wall ageing

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged

Fail 15 Jan 2021 99,112 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Both rear tyres outer tyre wall ageing

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2020 96,480 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 96,480 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 92,442 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 92,442 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 87,751 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)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 87,751 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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 18 Jan 2017 83,038 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 76,908 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 69,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2015 69,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 61,076 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 61,076 miles

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 52,455 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 43,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2012 43,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2011 32,662 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 22,611 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 22,611 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 11,673 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 LCP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 LCP, 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 LCP registered?

KN05 LCP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is KN05 LCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN05 LCP shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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