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KN05 LSU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

103,431 mi
Last recorded103,431 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 LSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 103,431 miles

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 3 Feb 2025 100,641 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 98,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 95,745 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 91,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on rear chassis and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings have play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 91,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on rear chassis and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings have play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 89,468 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 89,468 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm rear one of the 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearing

Pass 1 Feb 2020 87,151 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 82,339 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 78,418 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 75,168 miles

Offside Front tyre appears to have been run flat

Fail 9 Feb 2017 75,167 miles

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

Offside Front tyre appears to have been run flat

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 72,846 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 70,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 67,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 65,078 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 63,208 miles

Nearside front inner wheel rim damaged

Nearside rear inner wheel rim damaged

Nearside rear tyre worn low

Pass 3 Mar 2011 59,369 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 50,995 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 44,011 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 4 Mar 2008 38,986 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 LSU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 LSU, 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 LSU registered?

KN05 LSU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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