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KW05 AWU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

109,427 mi
Last recorded109,427 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 AWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 109,427 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2026 109,426 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 105,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tread wearing slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 102,328 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 99,966 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 96,215 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 91,757 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slightly rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slightly rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 90,235 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 88,243 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 85,461 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 84,915 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 83,896 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 83,199 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 22 Jul 2015 83,141 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 15 Jul 2014 82,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 80,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2013 80,830 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 75,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jul 2012 74,938 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2011 71,906 miles

nearside front exhaust bracket broken and rattling but exhaust still being supported

Pass 19 Jul 2010 61,806 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 49,042 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 37,944 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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KW05 AWU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,498cc 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 KW05 AWU, 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 KW05 AWU registered?

KW05 AWU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is KW05 AWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW05 AWU 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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