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KR05 NNG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

88,632 mi
Last recorded88,632 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 88,632 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to perish and cracking on inner and outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2025 88,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached rear suspension arm ball joint worn (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to perish and cracking on inner and outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 85,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.3mn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 78,994 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fore-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2023 78,992 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken bottom in cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fore-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 79,090 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2022 79,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 69,697 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 67,882 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 66,987 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 May 2018 64,353 miles

Nearside Rear brake flexible hose starting to deteriorate

Offside Front wing lightly damaged

Offside Rear brake flexible hose starting to deteriorate

power steering fluid on minimum level mark

Fail 22 May 2018 64,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake flexible hose starting to deteriorate

Offside Front wing lightly damaged

Offside Rear brake flexible hose starting to deteriorate

power steering fluid on minimum level mark

Pass 26 Apr 2017 56,996 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 May 2016 51,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has outer edge worn.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre.

Offside Rear Tyre has outer edge worn.

Fail 25 May 2016 51,539 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has outer edge worn.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre.

Offside Rear Tyre has outer edge worn.

Pass 16 May 2015 46,638 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 43,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2013 38,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2012 35,621 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 33,807 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 31,879 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 29,824 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 NNG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NNG, 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 NNG registered?

KR05 NNG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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