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KR05 NNE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,219 mi
Last recorded95,219 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 NNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 95,219 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 95,219 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 91,469 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension bushes cracked - All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 89,087 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 88,644 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

general corrosion to rear suspensions

Pass 12 Apr 2022 87,211 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 85,404 miles

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly Requirements only just met. It would appear that parking braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 84,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both sides handbrake just met required limit 17%

Pass 8 Apr 2019 82,286 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 79,925 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 79,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 74,161 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 74,161 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 68,398 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all prescribed areas slightly corroded

all underside components heavily corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

rear coil springs heavily corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2014 62,283 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear section hanger bracket is broken

nearside front wiper blade is worn

nearside rear brake pipe is corroded and pitted

offside front wiper blade is worn

offside rear brake pipe is corroded and pitted

Fail 19 Aug 2014 62,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear section hanger bracket is broken

nearside front wiper blade is worn

nearside rear brake pipe is corroded and pitted

offside front wiper blade is worn

offside rear brake pipe is corroded and pitted

vehicle geometry check may be required

Pass 3 Sep 2013 47,899 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 43,643 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 39,258 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 34,151 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 28,432 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 26,419 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 NNE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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