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BW05 KDF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,416 mi
Last recorded163,416 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW05 KDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 163,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake back plates corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2023 163,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake back plates corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2022 155,363 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR SUB-FRAME (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 155,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator WEAR INDICATOR NOT CONNECTED BROKEN (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR SUB-FRAME (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 149,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light on .pads ok

Fail 29 May 2021 149,971 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit LIMIT 0.9 SEE PRINT OUT (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both rear (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light on .pads ok

Pass 1 Jun 2020 146,464 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear and nearside front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight play in nearside inner rack end

Pass 5 Jun 2019 142,790 miles

Nearside Front track rod end slight play

Pass 2 Jun 2018 128,039 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear sub frame and coil springs cleaned and painted at time of retest

Fail 24 May 2018 127,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 114,408 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in nearside front rack end

Pass 8 Jun 2016 106,868 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 106,868 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 95,403 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 81,663 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 70,625 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 70,625 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2012 62,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 May 2012 62,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 51,212 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 51,179 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 40,824 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 30,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front tyre slighty wearing on both edges

Pass 1 Aug 2008 23,714 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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BW05 KDF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KDF, 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.

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

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