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KW05 HPZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,233 mi
Last recorded108,233 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 HPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 108,233 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 May 2019 108,230 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Near Side & Off Side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 103,155 miles

Headlights misty

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 92,980 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 86,222 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 70,240 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2011 60,308 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 60,307 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 53,944 miles

N/S/F TYRE OUTER EDGE LOW TREAD AND SIDEWALL DAMAGE

O/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL CUT

Pass 14 Jun 2010 38,603 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 32,872 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 23,172 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 23,171 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 HPZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HPZ, 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 HPZ registered?

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

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