CarVerify

Free Car Check

B1 WNS

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

127,519 mi
Last recorded127,519 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 WNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 127,519 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 127,518 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 126,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 123,903 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 121,445 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 119,116 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 119,114 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 116,003 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 116,003 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 113,619 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 113,619 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment both front lower (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre press low

Pass 12 Apr 2019 107,009 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 102,988 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 97,006 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 93,228 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 85,906 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 85,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 76,123 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 64,202 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 51,175 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 40,049 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 29,568 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 20,764 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

B1 WNS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 B1 WNS, 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

How do I check the history of B1 WNS?

You can check the full history of B1 WNS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was B1 WNS registered?

B1 WNS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is B1 WNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B1 WNS shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B1 WNS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on B1 WNS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.