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KW05 BBJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,929 mi
Last recorded182,929 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 BBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 182,929 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 169,953 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 163,379 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 153,549 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 153,549 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 146,566 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 146,566 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 132,190 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 122,161 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 115,196 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 105,408 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 105,371 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 98,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 98,444 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 92,361 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 85,694 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the outer edges slightly

Pass 19 Aug 2011 78,117 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 70,227 miles

chip windscreen

nearside rear tyre limit edges

offside rear tyre 2mm

rear pads and discs worn to limit

Pass 24 Aug 2009 57,865 miles

chip windscreen

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 8 Aug 2008 45,570 miles

chip windscreen

front tyres 2mm edges

nearside rear tyre 3mm

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 BBJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BBJ, 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 KW05 BBJ registered?

KW05 BBJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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