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KR05 HBN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

154,337 mi
Last recorded154,337 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 HBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 154,337 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2025 149,319 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 134,388 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 129,115 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2023 129,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 121,675 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 108,915 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 99,444 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 94,943 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 89,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust bracket deteriorated.

Fail 20 Mar 2018 89,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust bracket deteriorated.

Pass 4 Apr 2017 83,092 miles

Central Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 73,583 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 73,583 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 65,780 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 65,750 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 60,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 60,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2013 50,639 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 45,528 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 42,759 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 12 Apr 2010 35,146 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 31,577 miles

brake pedal spoungy and pedal travel

front brake discs slightly pitted and slightly warn

rear brakes slightly uneven

Pass 18 Jun 2008 26,296 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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KR05 HBN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KR05 HBN, 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 KR05 HBN registered?

KR05 HBN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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