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KR05 NWF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

156,268 mi
Last recorded156,268 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 NWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 156,268 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2025 156,268 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 149,977 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 141,953 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 141,953 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 134,518 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 125,258 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 118,302 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 107,591 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 97,007 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 95,506 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 91,144 miles

Both Front wipers blades are slightly worn.

Fail 1 Jun 2016 91,144 miles

Both Front wipers blades are slightly worn.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 85,497 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2015 85,497 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 78,000 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 75,916 miles

both front brake discs getting worn

o/s/f tyre wearing outter edge

Pass 7 Jun 2012 69,394 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 69,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

EML light on

ESP light on

Pass 1 Jun 2011 60,703 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 52,460 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 43,479 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 34,348 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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KR05 NWF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KR05 NWF, 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 KR05 NWF registered?

KR05 NWF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is KR05 NWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR05 NWF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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