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BW05 KGG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

126,766 mi
Last recorded126,766 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW05 KGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 126,766 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 126,602 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 116,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play alloy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 11 Jan 2020 105,196 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged wing mirror ()

Pass 8 Jan 2019 91,153 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 88,392 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 88,392 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 82,407 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 82,407 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 77,334 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 76,922 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 76,922 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 71,035 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 71,034 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 65,364 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 65,364 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 61,635 miles

brake pad warning light staying on

Fail 17 Dec 2012 61,599 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 58,417 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 50,061 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 37,815 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 37,381 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Sep 2008 29,077 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 KGG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 KGG, 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 KGG registered?

BW05 KGG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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