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KN05 NLM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

159,707 mi
Last recorded159,707 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 159,707 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 159,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 93,946 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 93,946 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 79,751 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 79,746 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint REAR, suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT, suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT, suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 71,752 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 71,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 64,114 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 64,026 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 55,927 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 43,529 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 37,550 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 30,753 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 NLM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NLM, 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 NLM registered?

KN05 NLM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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