MOT Status
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170,384 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible brake pipes under vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded Nearside front and nearside rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and nearside rear tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible brake pipes under vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded Nearside front and nearside rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and nearside rear tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible brake pipes under vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and nearside rear tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes under vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall perished and cracked. Inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes under vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall perished and cracked. Inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes under vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall and tread perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.
Plastic covers obscuring outer sills
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower bushes have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES. (1.1.11 (c))
Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.
Engine cover / under tray fitted.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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KW05 HLC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 HLC, 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 HLC registered?
KW05 HLC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 August 2005.
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