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KN05 PVA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,309 mi
Last recorded107,309 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 PVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 107,309 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 100,453 miles

Engine man light on

Offside Door check strap missing

Rear Exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 3 Jul 2015 94,074 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 94,072 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 84,237 miles

Offsidedoor check strap broken...

Fail 11 Jul 2014 84,232 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine man Light on..

Offsidedoor check strap broken...

Pass 25 Jul 2013 74,158 miles

CEntre exahust mounting hook broken

OFfside door check strap broken

Fail 25 Jul 2013 74,157 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

CEntre exahust mounting hook broken

NEarside front tyre wearing on edge

OFfside door check strap broken

Pass 24 Jul 2012 63,687 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 54,621 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 54,584 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 18 Aug 2010 46,378 miles

front brake discs liped poor condition

Pass 6 Aug 2009 37,293 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 29,881 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 29,867 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 PVA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PVA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KN05 PVA?

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What year was KN05 PVA registered?

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

Is KN05 PVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN05 PVA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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