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KW05 BNA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

85,054 mi
Last recorded85,054 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 85,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 75,241 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 73,608 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2021 71,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2020 67,812 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 61,054 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

no brake fluid check due to covers

Fail 25 Jun 2019 61,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

no brake fluid check due to covers

Pass 17 Jul 2018 56,207 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2017 55,526 miles

esp warning illuminated on dash

Fail 20 Jun 2017 55,526 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

esp warning illuminated on dash

Pass 29 Jun 2016 49,758 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 49,474 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both front (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 42,930 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 40,805 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 38,599 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 37,080 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder.

Pass 17 Jun 2011 36,169 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 34,621 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 33,897 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 33,024 miles

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 BNA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BNA, 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 BNA registered?

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

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