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KN05 ZXE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

175,929 mi
Last recorded175,929 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 175,929 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 162,962 miles

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

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

both front tyres have worn edges

Fail 18 Apr 2016 162,962 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

both front tyres have worn edges

Pass 11 Jun 2014 145,107 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 133,413 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 122,802 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 111,264 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 99,699 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 87,283 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 68,489 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 ZXE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZXE, 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 ZXE registered?

KN05 ZXE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 April 2005.

Is KN05 ZXE safe to buy?

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