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KW05 BCX

2005 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

167,926 mi
Last recorded167,926 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 23072,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 BCX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 167,926 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 162,773 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 159,438 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 152,149 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 144,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 135,850 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 124,740 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 124,740 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2015 116,176 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 107,822 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 98,603 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 92,219 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 86,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 86,557 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 80,367 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 63,687 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 44,287 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?

Based on 68,016 MOT tests across 8,576 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
1,918
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
8,576
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,934
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,565
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,276
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,500
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,463
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KW05 BCX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 72,630 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 230 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KW05 BCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 230 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KW05 BCX registered?

KW05 BCX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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The MOT history for KW05 BCX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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