MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
212,457 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
BOTH REAR TYRE WORN AND PERISHED
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre wearing edges
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre wearing edges
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside and offside rear (inner sidewalls) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
nearside and offside rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated
Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front tyre tread wearing low on edges
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front tyres wearing edges
o/s/f brake lag 19% imbalance
rear tyres worn centre tread
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake discs and pads worn
front tyres wearing edges
o/s wiper poor
rear tyres worn centre tread
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted
unable to check underbody components correctly due to plastic covers fitted
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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KW05 BEU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 BEU, 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 BEU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 July 2005.
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