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OE05 KJN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,228 mi
Last recorded96,228 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 KJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 96,228 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 96,049 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 87,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 80,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 72,215 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 64,281 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 58,246 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 49,353 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 43,600 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 37,026 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 31,652 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 31,652 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 29,385 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 29,385 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 27,157 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 25,246 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 21,971 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 19,173 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 15,617 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 11,979 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 10,196 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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OE05 KJN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OE05 KJN, 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 OE05 KJN registered?

OE05 KJN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is OE05 KJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE05 KJN shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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