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KN05 NMA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,254 mi
Last recorded92,254 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 92,254 miles

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

eml light on

exhaust corroded

front disc surface corrosion

rear disc surface corrosion

rear disc surface corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2017 90,269 miles

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

both sides rear coil springs unable to view fully

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2017 90,193 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both sides rear coil springs unable to view fully

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2015 85,480 miles

engine oil leaks.

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit.

o/s/r tyre on legal limit recommend replacement a.s.a.p

rear exhaust corroded.

undertrays fitted.

Fail 13 Aug 2015 83,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

oil leak.

rear exhaust heavily corroded.

Pass 4 Sep 2014 74,072 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 62,591 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 62,591 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 53,612 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 53,612 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 45,920 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 38,991 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 33,724 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 29,529 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 29,529 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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 NMA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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