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KW05 BGX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,184 mi
Last recorded138,184 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 138,184 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 123,576 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 119,647 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 119,647 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 113,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Output slightly reduced. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Output slightly reduced . (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 113,466 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working Non obligatory side mirror Casing insecure. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall /marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Output slightly reduced. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Outer side and inner side wall worn/damaged. (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Output slightly reduced . (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 106,923 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 106,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 99,487 miles

Front Wiper blades slightly smearing

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

Nearside Mirror unit insecure

Nearside Parking brake efficiency low

Undertrays obscuring components

Fail 5 Mar 2018 99,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Also bald on outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Also bald on outer edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Wiper blades slightly smearing

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

Nearside Mirror unit insecure

Nearside Parking brake efficiency low

Undertrays obscuring components

Pass 6 Mar 2017 92,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 85,431 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 79,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 76,337 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 72,810 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 66,973 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

heavy damage to n/s front tyre side wall, can't see cord's a time of test

n/s front tyre worn smoth on iner and outer edge's

o/s front tyre worn smoth on iner and outer edge's

Pass 5 May 2011 56,402 miles

heavy damag to n/s front tyre side wall, can't see cord's at time

Fail 26 Apr 2011 56,278 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)

heavy damag to n/s front tyre side wall, can't see cord's at time

Pass 27 Apr 2010 48,804 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 31,008 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 31,008 miles

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

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 BGX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BGX, 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 BGX registered?

KW05 BGX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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