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KK05 NWG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,991 mi
Last recorded117,991 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKK05 NWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 117,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 113,881 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 107,750 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 103,711 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 99,050 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 94,846 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 90,792 miles

Both front tyres wearing on their outer edges

Fail 16 Nov 2016 90,783 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on their outer edges

Pass 27 Nov 2015 84,776 miles

Child seats fitted

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Undertray fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2015 84,773 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seats fitted

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Undertray fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2014 78,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres near the limit!!

Pass 10 Oct 2013 71,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge/damaged sidewall

Fail 10 Oct 2013 71,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge/damaged sidewall

Pass 5 Oct 2012 65,446 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pipes pitted

rear tyres 2.5mm

Fail 2 Oct 2012 65,446 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pipes pitted

Pass 19 Sep 2011 60,124 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)

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 7 Sep 2010 53,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads half worn

Pass 7 Sep 2010 53,531 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads half worn

Pass 29 Aug 2009 44,166 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 34,719 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 34,715 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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KK05 NWG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KK05 NWG, 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 KK05 NWG registered?

KK05 NWG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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