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KN05 PUJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,314 mi
Last recorded162,314 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 PUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 162,314 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 159,649 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear tyres feathered

Fail 7 Aug 2025 159,614 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear tyres feathered

Fail 4 Aug 2025 159,582 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255-35-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255-35-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 157,188 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 157,188 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 155,424 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 153,886 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 152,080 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 152,072 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 150,765 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 150,754 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 147,808 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 142,018 miles

Both front tyres inner and outer edges slightly worn

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 142,018 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))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Both front tyres inner and outer edges slightly worn

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust mount snapped

Pass 31 Jul 2017 130,406 miles

Centre exhaust bracket snapped

Glow plug warning light on

Pass 6 Jun 2016 117,370 miles

front pads near limit

Pass 30 Sep 2015 114,212 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 114,204 miles

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

Rear rear brake binding BOTH (3.7.B.1)

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

UNEVEN TYRE WEAR ON FRONT SUGGEST TRACK INSPECTION

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 107,529 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 96,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2013 96,331 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on indicating a fault

Pass 14 Aug 2012 77,444 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 62,461 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 44,333 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 44,333 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 38,374 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 28,903 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 27,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

park brake lever has long travel

Pass 18 Apr 2008 21,857 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 PUJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PUJ, 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 PUJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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