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N1 KBR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

84,047 mi
Last recorded84,047 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 KBR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 84,047 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 83,077 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 81,854 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 80,846 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 78,796 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 75,526 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 71,066 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 63,933 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 63,931 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 57,764 miles

Nearside Front Fog light / spot light not working

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jan 2017 53,436 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 50,322 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 48,818 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 46,553 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to edge

Fail 29 Jan 2014 46,551 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn to edge

Pass 22 Jan 2013 42,904 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 38,839 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 38,834 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 34,728 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 34,694 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 30,113 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES.

Pass 28 Jan 2009 24,273 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 19,082 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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N1 KBR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 N1 KBR, 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 N1 KBR registered?

N1 KBR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 2005.

Is N1 KBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N1 KBR shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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