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KN05 WSE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

215,482 mi
Last recorded215,482 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 WSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 215,482 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2026 215,289 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust cracked and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top joint cover clip has fell off (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 210,854 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 128,161 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective All Four lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded near flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded near flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 125,763 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 123,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake back plate missing

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 121,535 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 120,609 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 120,599 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 119,258 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 117,668 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 117,661 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 113,269 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 113,269 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger has corroded away. (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 104,933 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2016 104,933 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 98,753 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 93,466 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 88,217 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 79,660 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 76,159 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 76,156 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 68,828 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 68,828 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear discs very rusty

Pass 20 Mar 2009 60,377 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 42,545 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 42,545 miles

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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 WSE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 WSE, 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 WSE registered?

KN05 WSE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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