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KN05 WXM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

181,344 mi
Last recorded181,344 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 WXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 181,344 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 181,338 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))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 160,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 146,647 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 146,647 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 135,709 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 116,392 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 113,403 miles

all exhaust clamps corroded

both front wheels have slight play

exhaust rear box slightly corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2016 113,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all exhaust clamps corroded

both front wheels have slight play

exhaust rear box slightly corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 108,691 miles

N/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Fail 1 Sep 2015 108,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

N/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Pass 12 Aug 2014 103,711 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS APPEAR WORN

REAR INDICATOR BULBS PALE

Pass 10 Sep 2013 100,541 miles

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

offside front tyre near limit on edges and perished in treads

Fail 6 Sep 2013 100,541 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

offside front tyre near limit on edges and perished in treads

Fail 15 Aug 2012 95,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine under tray loose

Pass 15 Aug 2012 95,416 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine under tray loose

Pass 8 Aug 2011 88,972 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 88,972 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 82,614 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 76,253 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 68,538 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 60,430 miles

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

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

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 WXM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WXM, 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 WXM registered?

KN05 WXM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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