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BW05 KGU

2005 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

160,542 mi
Last recorded160,542 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C 32089,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW05 KGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 160,542 miles

Front headlamps slightly misty

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 151,451 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 144,476 miles

front brake performance slightly out of balance

Pass 18 Nov 2016 138,980 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 131,647 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 127,754 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 127,754 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 125,873 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 121,609 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 117,743 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 116,021 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 106,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 106,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 67,604 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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BW05 KGU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 89,600 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW05 KGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BW05 KGU registered?

BW05 KGU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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