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KN05 WRP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,605 mi
Last recorded124,605 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 WRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 124,605 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 124,597 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Exhaust system insecure middle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring insecure both (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 116,611 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 110,777 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 110,777 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 99,238 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre wearing on both edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Jun 2016 99,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre wearing on both edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2015 85,443 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 85,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

TYRE SIZE: 245/40X17 91W

Pass 5 Jun 2014 77,213 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 14 Jun 2013 74,183 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 69,494 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 69,494 miles

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

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 1 Jun 2011 62,008 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 62,004 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 54,495 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 46,048 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 38,568 miles

o/s h/brake effort low.

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 WRP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WRP, 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

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What year was KN05 WRP registered?

KN05 WRP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is KN05 WRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN05 WRP shows 18 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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