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KW05 BLZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,485 mi
Last recorded92,485 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 BLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 92,485 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 92,485 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 85,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REAR DRIVESHAFTS CORRODED ON BOTH SIDE

REAR SEATS OCCUPIED WITH TOOLS NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF ADULT SEATBELT

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARMS BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 85,080 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH SIDE (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REAR DRIVESHAFTS CORRODED ON BOTH SIDE

REAR SEATS OCCUPIED WITH TOOLS NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF ADULT SEATBELT

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARMS BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 76,749 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 75,825 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear suspension and components and bushes various stages corrosion

Fail 29 Sep 2022 75,816 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear suspension and components and bushes various stages corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2021 75,124 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 74,412 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 74,412 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 73,832 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 71,992 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 68,626 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 64,811 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 64,811 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 60,852 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 57,725 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 55,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2013 55,231 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 53,549 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 52,462 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 48,028 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 39,612 miles

nearside front and offside raer tyres close to legal limit

Pass 15 Jul 2008 32,305 miles

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

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

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 BLZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BLZ, 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 BLZ registered?

KW05 BLZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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