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BW05 KFD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

116,824 mi
Last recorded116,824 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW05 KFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 116,824 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 99,940 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 95,655 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 89,445 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDE, front to rears corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES , worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 8 Jan 2021 86,110 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2020 86,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Head lamp lens misted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Head lamp lens misted (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 81,772 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 76,611 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 71,030 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 71,030 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 63,687 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 54,196 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 54,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 49,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 49,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 45,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Fail 11 Jun 2013 45,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 3 Jul 2012 40,510 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 40,510 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 37,921 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 35,461 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 32,799 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 32,799 miles

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

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

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 KFD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KFD, 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 KFD registered?

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

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