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KP05 TWA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,669 mi
Last recorded110,669 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 TWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2025 110,669 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 105,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 98,376 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 93,376 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 77,375 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 55,400 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 41,304 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 38,196 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 36,435 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 34,537 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 33,048 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 31,311 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 29,498 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 26,727 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 25,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 23,314 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 19,757 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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KP05 TWA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KP05 TWA, 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 KP05 TWA registered?

KP05 TWA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is KP05 TWA safe to buy?

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