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KW05 BEU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

212,457 mi
Last recorded212,457 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 BEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 212,457 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Jul 2025 212,435 miles

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 ()

Pass 20 Jul 2024 208,028 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE WORN AND PERISHED

Pass 25 Jul 2023 203,637 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2023 203,629 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 194,544 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 29 Jun 2021 193,057 miles

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))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 190,766 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 185,920 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 178,194 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 167,821 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 155,058 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 139,465 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 121,194 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 104,600 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 104,581 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 86,707 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2012 86,707 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2011 70,352 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 48,301 miles

front tyres wearing edges

o/s/f brake lag 19% imbalance

rear tyres worn centre tread

Fail 30 Jun 2010 48,301 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 25,580 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 25,002 miles

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?

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 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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What year was KW05 BEU registered?

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

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