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KV05 BWO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

183,163 mi
Last recorded183,163 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 BWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 183,163 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 167,125 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 150,550 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 137,595 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 127,659 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 117,186 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 110,033 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 98,358 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2018 98,160 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine area (7.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 84,032 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 84,024 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 70,261 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 66,152 miles

Drivers side washer jet partially blocked

Pass 22 Apr 2014 61,415 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 57,112 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 57,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 53,415 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)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 49,611 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 47,776 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 41,861 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 37,858 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 36,936 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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KV05 BWO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 KV05 BWO, 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 KV05 BWO registered?

KV05 BWO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is KV05 BWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV05 BWO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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