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HW05 KTD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

124,208 mi
Last recorded124,208 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 KTD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 124,208 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 122,622 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 120,714 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 118,317 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 116,148 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 114,186 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 112,508 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 109,476 miles

Dash display saying oil level too high

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear and centre exhaust hangers very corroded but still supporting

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 109,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Dash display saying oil level too high

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear and centre exhaust hangers very corroded but still supporting

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 99,047 miles

plastic covers fitted and engine management light on

Fail 17 Nov 2016 99,046 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

plastic covers fitted and engine management light on

Pass 25 Nov 2015 89,922 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 78,706 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 63,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Aug 2013 69,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2012 60,634 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 60,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 50,473 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 50,473 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 39,598 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 33,002 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 22,056 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 16,522 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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HW05 KTD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HW05 KTD, 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 HW05 KTD registered?

HW05 KTD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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