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KN05 PSU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

171,753 mi
Last recorded171,753 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 PSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 171,753 miles

ENGINE COVERS & UNDERTRAYS OBSCURING INSPECTION OF SOME ITEMS

HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP NOT WORKING

MUD IMPEDING REAR UNDER SIDE INSPECTION

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR MOST - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGED 2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced INNER BULB OUTPUT (4.2.3 (a) (i))

POWER STEERING NOISY WHILST CARRYING OUT STEERING TESTS WITH ASSISTANCE BEING SLIGHTLY REDUCED

Pass 25 Feb 2020 161,721 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 142,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 142,498 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 130,924 miles

Front both tyres have edge wear

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 122,770 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 109,806 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 98,012 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 86,402 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 74,362 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 60,800 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 49,191 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 31,664 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 28,131 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 28,131 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 23,908 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 23,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 PSU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PSU, 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 PSU registered?

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

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