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BW05 KDO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

100,684 mi
Last recorded100,684 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 100,684 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 94,900 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 92,610 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 143,435 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 83,177 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 77,523 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 77,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower, rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 73,807 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 73,807 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 66,983 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 61,080 miles

Offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight free play

Plastic covers fitted to underbody - Tested as presented

Fail 10 Aug 2015 61,071 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight free play

Plastic covers fitted to underbody - Tested as presented

Rear exhaust support broken

Pass 25 Jul 2014 52,861 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 52,800 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 46,996 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 43,872 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 37,850 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 52,275 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 26,701 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 21,433 miles

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

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 KDO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BW05 KDO, 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 KDO registered?

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

Is BW05 KDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW05 KDO shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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