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KW05 UPZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

41,359 mi
Last recorded41,359 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 41,359 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2026 41,359 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 40,515 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2025 40,515 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2024 39,422 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Middle/Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 38,533 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre exhaust support bra kit broken

Pass 23 Mar 2022 36,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 36,288 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 36,288 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 35,703 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 33,964 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 32,426 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 29,508 miles

Headlamp aim was too low, now adjusted to correct aim.

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/r tyre has a slight tear on outer sidewall.

Pass 4 Mar 2016 28,696 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 78,696 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

brake test was not completed due to warning lamp

Pass 12 Mar 2015 27,883 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 27,399 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 26,381 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 24,389 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 24,387 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 22,936 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 21,383 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 17,079 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 UPZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 UPZ, 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 UPZ registered?

KW05 UPZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 August 2005.

Is KW05 UPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW05 UPZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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