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KP05 PNJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,773 mi
Last recorded62,773 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 PNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 62,773 miles

ENGINE UNDERTRAY FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Nearside FLOOR COVERED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

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

Nearside SILL COVERED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Offside FLOOR COVERED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

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

Offside SILL COVERED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 62,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SPRING SEAT BROKEN (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SPRING SEAT FRACTURED (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE UNDERTRAY FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Nearside FLOOR COVERED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside SILL COVERED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Offside FLOOR COVERED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside SILL COVERED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 58,222 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

UNDERTRAY/ENGINE COVER FITTED

Pass 1 Jun 2017 56,710 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 56,690 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 53,933 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 53,817 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 50,231 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 46,124 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 41,497 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 41,478 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 37,482 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 31,252 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 26,878 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 22,838 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 16,692 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)

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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KP05 PNJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KP05 PNJ, 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 KP05 PNJ registered?

KP05 PNJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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