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KU05 CWC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

206,363 mi
Last recorded206,363 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 CWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 206,363 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 206,361 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

handbrake warning light on

Pass 1 Nov 2018 184,447 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slightly lipped inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both ns and os headlamp covers weathered (4.1.4 (b))

Front all Brake back plates corroded and deteriorated but secure at time of inspection

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 30-40KgF (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Park brake noisy whilst being roller brake tested. Function / efficiency not impaired at time of inspection

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os: slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

Fail 27 Oct 2018 184,283 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 0.50. Actual reading 2.28 AVG. Printout attached (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bloom (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bloom + dazzle (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slightly lipped inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both ns and os headlamp covers weathered (4.1.4 (b))

Front all Brake back plates corroded and deteriorated but secure at time of inspection

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 30-40KgF (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Park brake noisy whilst being roller brake tested. Function / efficiency not impaired at time of inspection

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os: slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

Pass 20 Oct 2017 164,388 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint PLAY NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE ONLY WHEN CHECKED ON TURN PLATES on rearward most joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint forward most joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp slightly dim

Park brake noisy whilst being roller brake tested. Function / efficiency not impaired at time of inspection

Parking brake efficiency MET at 19 %. Readings: 120 / 200

Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

light corrosion to some underbody components / panels

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Fail 20 Oct 2017 164,388 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH ns and os (1.8.A.1b)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH ns and os: plastic lenses weathered. *** Headlamp defects which WILL require an aim check on retest (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint PLAY NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE ONLY WHEN CHECKED ON TURN PLATES on rearward most joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint forward most joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp slightly dim

Park brake noisy whilst being roller brake tested. Function / efficiency not impaired at time of inspection

Parking brake efficiency MET at 19 %. Readings: 120 / 200

Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

light corrosion to some underbody components / panels

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 5 Nov 2016 142,094 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both plastic covers weathered (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Nearside Rear Lazy. Parking brake efficiency met but it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

light corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 31 Oct 2015 116,375 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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

Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

light corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 31 Oct 2014 90,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Oct 2014 89,835 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2013 65,527 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 61,762 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 49,707 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 38,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 38,262 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 34,734 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to check certain areas due to engine covers

unable to check certain areas due to undertray fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2009 28,685 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 21,070 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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KU05 CWC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KU05 CWC, 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 KU05 CWC registered?

KU05 CWC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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