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KW05 HMC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,920 mi
Last recorded125,920 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 HMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 125,920 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 110,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 110,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 105,442 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 105,414 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise all four tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Jul 2010 89,322 miles

A service overdue 700 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brake fluid level getting low

front number plate damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2009 72,995 miles

both rear tyres worn low on tread(Goodyear 245/40/17y)

unable to see rear coil spring bases

Pass 21 Jul 2008 56,746 miles

exhaust rattle

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 HMC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 HMC, 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 HMC registered?

KW05 HMC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is KW05 HMC safe to buy?

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