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BW05 KFF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,567 mi
Last recorded181,567 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW05 KFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 181,567 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 167,904 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 29 Apr 2021 155,838 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2020 146,955 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 132,332 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 117,419 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 104,069 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 97,169 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 90,897 miles

EML illuminated on instrument panel, indicating a fault wihin the system

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 22 Apr 2014 82,996 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 82,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 76,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 69,075 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 69,048 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 May 2011 60,416 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 58,936 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 58,936 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 52,561 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 52,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 45,851 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 KFF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KFF, 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 KFF registered?

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

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