MOT Status
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Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
under trays fitted obscuring some items
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
REAR SUB-FRAME CORRODED
CHIP IN SCREEN
FRONT PADS WORN
O/S/F TYRE WORN LOW OUTER EDGE
REAR SUB-FRAME CORRODED
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
CHIP IN SCREEN
FRONT PADS WORN
O/S/F TYRE WORN LOW OUTER EDGE
REAR SUB-FRAME CORRODED
Nearside Rear tyre nail in it
rear chassis corroding
rear suspension corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear tyre nail in it
rear chassis corroding
rear suspension corroded
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also slightly perished. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Central Rear Inner Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting arm corroded off of pipe (7.1.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm outer shoulder
Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear springs corroded
surface rust under vehicle
exhaust corroded + support loose
number plates deteriorated
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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KW05 BLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 BLK, 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 BLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 July 2005.
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