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KW05 BDX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

113,378 mi
Last recorded113,378 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 BDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 113,378 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 113,378 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 111,160 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 108,748 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front D-Bushes Worn/Stretched (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear Axle Bushes Deteriorating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front Number Plate Faded & Cracked (0.1 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear Number Plate Has Water Ingress & Faded (0.1 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted N/S/F Alloy Wheel Buckled On Inner Edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both Side Repeaters Have Water Ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Axle/Suspension Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Arm Bushes Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 106,569 miles

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

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear Axle Bushes Deteriorating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F Wheel Arch Brake Pipe Starting To Corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R Axle Brake Pipe Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F Wheel Arch Brake Pipe Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust Backbox Skin Corroded/Peeling (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front Number Plate Cracked & Faded (0.1 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear Number Plate Fading With Water Ingress Present (0.1 (b))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Handbrake Requirements Only Just Met (1.2.1 (c))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both Side Repeaters Have Water Ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Arm Bushes Starting To Show Signs Of Wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R Tyre Low & Cracking Between Treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Axle/Suspension Starting To Corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 106,596 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken O/S/R Coil Spring Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear Axle Bushes Deteriorating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F Wheel Arch Brake Pipe Starting To Corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R Axle Brake Pipe Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F Wheel Arch Brake Pipe Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust Backbox Skin Corroded/Peeling (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front Number Plate Cracked & Faded (0.1 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear Number Plate Fading With Water Ingress Present (0.1 (b))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Handbrake Requirements Only Just Met (1.2.1 (c))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both Side Repeaters Have Water Ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Arm Bushes Starting To Show Signs Of Wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R Tyre Low & Cracking Between Treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Axle/Suspension Starting To Corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 104,565 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Back Rear Axle Bushes Deteriorating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R Axle Brake Pipe Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust Backbox Outer Skin Corroded/Peeling (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake Requirements Only Just Met (Advise Adjust/Repair)

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Axle/Suspension Starting To Corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front Number Plate Cracked & Faded (0.1 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear Number Plate Faded & Water Ingress Present (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 104,565 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Front Brake Imbalance of 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken O/S/F Coil Spring Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low N/S/F Dipped Beam Requires Adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

Wheel bearing has excessive play O/S/F Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Back Rear Axle Bushes Deteriorating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R Axle Brake Pipe Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust Backbox Outer Skin Corroded/Peeling (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake Requirements Only Just Met (Advise Adjust/Repair)

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Axle/Suspension Starting To Corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front Number Plate Cracked & Faded (0.1 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear Number Plate Faded & Water Ingress Present (0.1 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play N/S/F Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 103,155 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Discs Corroded/Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Pads Close To Legal Limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust Backbox Outer Skin Peeling/Corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front Number Plate Cracked (0.1 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear Number Plate Faded & Slight Water Ingress Present (0.1 (b))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light O/S/F Side Repeater Has Condensation On Inside Of Lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 102,399 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Brake Discs Slightly Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Brake Pads Getting Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S/R Indicator Showing White Light (4.4.3 (a))

O/S/F Side Repeater Has Condensation Inside Lens

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front Number Plate Cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 95,199 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S/R Indicator Emitting White Light (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front Number Plate Cracked (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Slight Feathering Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyres On Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 83,466 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 71,104 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 71,103 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 63,069 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 62,840 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 52,529 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 49,972 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 49,972 miles

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

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

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

Front brake discs poor.

N/S repeater poo.

N/S/Rear tyre worn.

O/S/Front tyre worn.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 46,200 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 41,175 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 34,033 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 29,342 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 22,742 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 18,430 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 BDX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BDX, 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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KW05 BDX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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