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BW05 KEU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,911 mi
Last recorded125,911 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 125,911 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 123,418 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 119,545 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 119,542 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 116,833 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 114,125 miles

Front number plate is cracked

Offside Front Offside front tyre side wall is worn, looks like the tyre has run flat

Pass 28 Jan 2021 111,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm wearing on edges small cut to tyre wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on tyre edges cut to wall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear indicators loosing colour

Fail 25 Jan 2021 111,850 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror repeater inop (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper not clear drivers view (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm wearing on edges small cut to tyre wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on tyre edges cut to wall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear indicators loosing colour

Pass 5 Feb 2020 109,608 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Feb 2020 109,598 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Feb 2019 103,519 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 96,573 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

o/s door mirror glass fogged over

Fail 13 Feb 2018 96,573 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint facing upwards (2.5.B.1a)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

o/s door mirror glass fogged over

Pass 14 Feb 2017 91,675 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

engine and undertray covers fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2017 91,675 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

engine and undertray covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2015 86,426 miles

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

engine covers and undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some items

removed objects to view from rear view mirror

Fail 16 Dec 2015 86,385 miles

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

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

engine covers and undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some items

removed objects to view from rear view mirror

Pass 11 Dec 2014 80,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 11 Dec 2014 80,128 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Dec 2013 74,641 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 74,579 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Dec 2012 67,405 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

srs light on

Pass 31 Aug 2011 58,593 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 52,469 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 44,982 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 44,982 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 35,998 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 KEU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 KEU, 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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What year was BW05 KEU registered?

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

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