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KW05 NDK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

198,588 mi
Last recorded198,588 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 NDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 198,588 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 198,584 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn juddering (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm-back-inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen pattern faulty-aim not tested (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn linkbar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower-back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. investigate (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front-close to disc lip(pads and discs needed-judder) (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

drivers mirror glass deteriorating,oil leak/spill,both front lower arm bushes deteriorating,rear coil springs-underbody components rusting,passenger front wheel arch cover deteriorating

Pass 16 Jun 2017 184,555 miles

see advise doc ref#201883153586

Fail 15 Jun 2017 184,554 miles

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

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

brake disc (lip), suspension arm bushes cracking

Pass 18 Jun 2016 177,100 miles

drivers front linkbar rubber,passenger rear tyre low tread

Fail 16 Jun 2016 177,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

drivers front linkbar rubber,passenger rear tyre low tread

Pass 20 Jun 2015 163,928 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 151,079 miles

both front and rear pads wearing low - chip on front screen in zone A

Pass 24 Aug 2013 148,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

washer fluid top up light on

Fail 24 Aug 2013 148,173 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

washer fluid top up light on

Pass 18 Aug 2012 129,653 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 129,652 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 111,379 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2011 111,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 94,502 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 94,501 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 84,376 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 70,041 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 NDK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NDK, 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 NDK registered?

KW05 NDK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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