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KP05 TWC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

58,447 mi
Last recorded58,447 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 58,447 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 57,233 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 57,233 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 56,144 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 55,125 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 55,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 54,209 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 52,900 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 51,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 50,200 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 48,666 miles

Noise from offside front hub area. May indicate a worn bearing

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

Fail 4 May 2018 48,666 miles

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

Noise from offside front hub area. May indicate a worn bearing

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

Offside front tyre wearing low on outer shoulder

Pass 8 May 2017 46,361 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 43,904 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner shoulder

Pass 11 May 2015 41,118 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 38,186 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 34,030 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 32,379 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 32,379 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 30,449 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 29,563 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 26,544 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 23,158 miles

advise nearside front tyre on dges

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 TWC 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 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 KP05 TWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KP05 TWC registered?

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

Is KP05 TWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP05 TWC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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