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KN05 YZG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,869 mi
Last recorded124,869 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 YZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 124,869 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 124,853 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 120,842 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 118,115 miles

Nearside Front tyre cuts in outer wall

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

hand brake pedal rubber missing

Fail 1 Oct 2019 118,071 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre cuts in outer wall

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

hand brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 1 Oct 2018 112,861 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 109,144 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 105,794 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 105,794 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 102,414 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 102,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 97,083 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 92,988 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 86,097 miles

front brake pads look low

undertrays fitted throughout

Pass 29 Sep 2011 74,863 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 64,850 miles

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

Offside Front 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 19 Oct 2009 55,423 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 55,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

This vehicle is unsafe to use on the highway due to the lack of lining material on the front disk pads.

Pass 23 Oct 2008 46,146 miles

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

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 YZG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YZG, 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 YZG registered?

KN05 YZG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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