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KN05 YXY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

250,256 mi
Last recorded250,256 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 YXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 250,256 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))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 239,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 239,448 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 239,256 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 225,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 132,599 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 130,587 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 130,587 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 127,395 miles

Crack in front screen

Engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 127,394 miles

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

Crack in front screen

Engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Offside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 123,630 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 123,630 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 120,063 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON EDGES

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN TO 2MM

Pass 26 Oct 2016 113,451 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 105,928 miles

oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2015 105,928 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2014 98,013 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 98,013 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 91,284 miles

Advise chunk out of nearside front tyre sidewall no cords visible at time of test

Advise rear indicators showing white

Fail 28 Oct 2013 91,282 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front 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)

Advise chunk out of nearside front tyre sidewall no cords visible at time of test

Advise rear indicators showing white

Pass 20 Aug 2012 83,526 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 79,724 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 76,066 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 72,712 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 69,293 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 YXY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YXY, 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 YXY registered?

KN05 YXY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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