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KD05 BWA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

150,677 mi
Last recorded150,677 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 BWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 150,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 142,653 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 135,070 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 127,610 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 120,066 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 111,864 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 111,862 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 103,112 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 103,112 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 94,646 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 89,199 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 84,545 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side's (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both (2.4.A.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 84,545 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side's (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both (2.4.A.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 79,262 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 79,239 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 63,831 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 49,421 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 45,211 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 40,189 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 35,753 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 29,256 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 24,013 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 17,114 miles

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)

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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KD05 BWA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 KD05 BWA, 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 KD05 BWA registered?

KD05 BWA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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