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BW05 KCX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

150,065 mi
Last recorded150,065 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW05 KCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 150,065 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 148,599 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 147,201 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 146,206 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 144,583 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 142,821 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 141,006 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 137,220 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 137,215 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 135,439 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 135,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 130,412 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 126,822 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 126,815 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 122,579 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 122,569 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 118,615 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 115,121 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 115,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 28,648 miles

rear tyres on 2mm

Fail 3 Sep 2011 28,648 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 7 Sep 2010 80,870 miles

Front brake pads approx 2/3rds worn

Front break discs worn borderline

Fail 12 Aug 2009 57,594 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 57,594 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 42,530 miles

centre undertray cracked but not falling off

n/s/f fog lamp has slight condensation

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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BW05 KCX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BW05 KCX, 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 BW05 KCX registered?

BW05 KCX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 August 2005.

Is BW05 KCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW05 KCX shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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