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CA05 WTW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,006 mi
Last recorded64,006 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 WTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 64,006 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2025 61,238 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 61,000 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 May 2024 61,000 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked with yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked with yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2023 58,376 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 54,270 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2022 54,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2021 48,419 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 45,678 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 41,360 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 38,050 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 32,901 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 27,424 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 22,804 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 20,319 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 20,319 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 16,799 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 11,534 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake disc's slightly corroded

front tyres deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2010 10,752 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 9,548 miles

Both rear tyres on 3-4mm

Pass 16 Jun 2008 8,324 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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CA05 WTW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CA05 WTW, 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 CA05 WTW registered?

CA05 WTW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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