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KW05 HKN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

213,355 mi
Last recorded213,355 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 HKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 213,355 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear in retaining clips (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play + boot ball joint perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 209,580 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear in retaining clips (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 206,296 miles

Offside Rear park brake low effort

park brake only just met requirements

Fail 1 Sep 2023 206,296 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working 581 bulb (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear park brake low effort

park brake only just met requirements

Pass 6 Sep 2022 202,272 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 202,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 194,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 185,156 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 185,156 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 175,255 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 175,184 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury fog lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 160,397 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 143,049 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 140,508 miles

all four tyres close to the limit

Pass 14 Dec 2015 128,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

plastic sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2015 128,046 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

plastic sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2014 117,550 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 103,177 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 103,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 90,144 miles

aux belt poor

both front tyres low

front disc very low

front pads low

rear reg plate poor

Pass 30 Dec 2011 76,592 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 61,772 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 61,772 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 56,181 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 20 Jul 2009 44,777 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 34,573 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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KW05 HKN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KW05 HKN, 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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KW05 HKN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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