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KY05 NPU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

46,861 mi
Last recorded46,861 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 NPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 46,861 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jun 2025 46,532 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jun 2024 46,131 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jun 2023 45,420 miles

Engine bay covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 15 Jun 2022 44,564 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some component's

Pass 17 Jun 2021 43,410 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Fail 14 Jun 2021 43,367 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 30 Jun 2020 42,195 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 3 Jun 2019 40,761 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 4 Jun 2018 39,092 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 5 Jun 2017 37,497 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obstruct view

Pass 24 May 2016 36,086 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted obstruct view

Pass 28 May 2015 34,618 miles

both front tyres perished

Fail 28 May 2015 34,616 miles

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 29 May 2014 33,201 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 31,816 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 30,832 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 29,818 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 29,023 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 28,163 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 27,592 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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KY05 NPU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 KY05 NPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY05 NPU registered?

KY05 NPU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is KY05 NPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY05 NPU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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