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KN05 OSB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

135,328 mi
Last recorded135,328 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 135,328 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 135,328 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Road wheel fixing missing all 4 wheels missing 1 bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 129,973 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 126,484 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 126,484 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 120,797 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 11 Dec 2019 120,797 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Dec 2018 113,600 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 12 Dec 2018 113,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Dec 2017 105,719 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 104,880 miles

both front wheel bearing have slight play

both rear coil spring slightly corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges( on limit)

offside front top shocker mount bearing becoming stiff

offside front upper drop link gaiter slightly damaged

parking brake lever travel requires attention soon

Pass 10 Oct 2016 100,197 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

front inner brake pads on limit

Pass 14 Oct 2015 35,974 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edges

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2014 88,289 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 88,273 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 72,400 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 72,400 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 61,185 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 48,625 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 May 2011 48,625 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 43,978 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 36,675 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 26,291 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 OSB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OSB, 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 OSB registered?

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

Is KN05 OSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN05 OSB shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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