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KW05 URM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,617 mi
Last recorded87,617 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 URM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 87,617 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 83,427 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 83,427 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 79,539 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 74,394 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 74,394 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 69,614 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 64,292 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 64,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 57,825 miles

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

Offside Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 52,834 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 46,869 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 40,645 miles

Offside Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 40,645 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 35,759 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 28,817 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 URM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 URM, 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 URM registered?

KW05 URM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 August 2005.

Is KW05 URM safe to buy?

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