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LR05 KNF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,881 mi
Last recorded117,881 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 KNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 117,881 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 115,528 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 112,307 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 107,211 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 107,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outside of tyre worn due to driven at low pressure, all around tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 101,031 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 101,031 miles

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

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 94,950 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 89,783 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

this is low ommission car

Pass 11 Mar 2014 86,815 miles

1. Air freshener to be removed from mirror on front screen.

2. Low emission vehicle.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 83,140 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 77,441 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 74,027 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 70,584 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 66,085 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 62,652 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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LR05 KNF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LR05 KNF, 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 LR05 KNF registered?

LR05 KNF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is LR05 KNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 KNF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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