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KE05 WAL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

48,047 mi
Last recorded48,047 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE05 WAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 48,047 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 46,643 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 46,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 45,354 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 44,243 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 42,961 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 42,309 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2020 41,717 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 40,609 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords And perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 39,974 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 39,086 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 37,742 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 36,727 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 35,619 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 34,608 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 33,678 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

driver.door.mirrors.lights.damage

Fail 29 Jan 2013 33,678 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

driver.door.mirrors.lights.damage

Pass 9 Feb 2012 32,630 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 31,386 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 29,983 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 28,172 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 25,801 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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KE05 WAL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KE05 WAL, 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 KE05 WAL registered?

KE05 WAL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is KE05 WAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE05 WAL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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