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KN05 NLZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

183,086 mi
Last recorded183,086 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 183,086 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 179,768 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 287,691 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 176,933 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 275,710 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n\s off\s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 162,164 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 151,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 151,258 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam pattern incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 135,025 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 130,384 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 130,312 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 126,816 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 126,816 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 122,648 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 117,177 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 108,842 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 108,842 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 99,266 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 99,266 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 88,639 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 74,477 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 58,898 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 48,003 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 NLZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 NLZ, 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 NLZ registered?

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

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