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KN05 ONC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

150,008 mi
Last recorded150,008 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 150,008 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

under body/components has surface corrosion

Pass 30 Dec 2023 150,007 miles

Front Registration plate deterioration

Nearside Front anti roll bar link ball joint dust cover deteriorated

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

Offside Front anti roll bar link ball joint dust cover deteriorated

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

tray fitted under body

Pass 7 May 2022 136,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

slightly oil leaking

Pass 18 Apr 2021 130,867 miles

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

Nearside Front anti roll bar link ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and hose slightly deterioration (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc worn not excessive

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

Offside Front anti roll bar link ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and hose slightly deterioration (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc worn not excessive

Pass 11 May 2020 127,146 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 119,805 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 115,105 miles

engine cover and tray obstruction under side of components

Pass 9 Feb 2017 109,597 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 101,478 miles

inner rack has slight play

Fail 10 Feb 2016 101,478 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

inner rack has slight play

Pass 7 Feb 2015 85,243 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 78,611 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 72,166 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 66,189 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2010 58,650 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 58,650 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 44,845 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 33,858 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 30,025 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 30,024 miles

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

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

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 ONC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ONC, 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 ONC registered?

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

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