MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
269,057 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre has wear out outer edge
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has wear out inner and outer edge
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)
Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both side (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre has wear out outer edge
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has wear out inner and outer edge
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)
Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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KN05 YZV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 YZV, 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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KN05 YZV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 April 2005.
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