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KN05 YZS

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,087 mi
Last recorded134,087 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 134,087 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 134,087 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 128,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER EDGES OUTER (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing EDGES WORN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 126,317 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 123,854 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 122,292 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 120,518 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 118,783 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 116,933 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 115,375 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 113,256 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 113,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 111,799 miles

the centre exhaust bracket is missing but exhaust is supported ok

Pass 2 Sep 2014 110,421 miles

The offside front tyre is worn on the inner and outer edges of the tred (but still serviceable)

The rear number plate lights are slightly dull.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 106,269 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 106,269 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 93,036 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 87,341 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 82,880 miles

both front tyres scrubbing off outer edges

Pass 5 Nov 2008 79,600 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 67,444 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 YZS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YZS, 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 YZS registered?

KN05 YZS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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The MOT history for KN05 YZS shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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