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KN05 PUF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,500 mi
Last recorded156,500 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 PUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 156,500 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 146,747 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 137,763 miles

CHILDS SEAT FITTED

Fail 4 Mar 2016 137,760 miles

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

CHILDS SEAT FITTED

Pass 3 Mar 2015 126,280 miles

Front brake pads look low

Glow plug light stays on a long time

Hand brake pedal slow to return

Headlamp ouput seams low

Left hand rear tyre just 2.6 mm

Left hand repeater lamp lens broken

Metal exhaust mounting broken off in front of rear silencer

Stone chip in windscreen

Wear in rear suspension lower rose joints right hand more than left

left hand door mirror loose

Pass 11 Mar 2014 115,288 miles

N/S/F door mirror damaged + loose

N/S/R tyre cut on outer side wall but no cords showing

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 115,288 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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)

N/S/F door mirror damaged + loose

N/S/R tyre cut on outer side wall but no cords showing

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 106,390 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 106,223 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2012 93,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2011 85,769 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 85,766 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 71,244 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 71,244 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 53,870 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 39,220 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 PUF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PUF, 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 PUF registered?

KN05 PUF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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