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KW05 UTH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

102,031 mi
Last recorded102,031 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 UTH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 102,031 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 99,966 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 94,488 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2020 89,125 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover and under tray fitted

exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2019 87,970 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 84,000 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorated/ cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2017 79,777 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 79,777 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 77,492 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 75,207 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 69,819 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2014 69,817 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

EML LAMP ON

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2013 65,019 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 65,019 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 61,012 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 56,414 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 52,258 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 52,256 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 44,957 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 35,958 miles

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

Offside Front 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 Aug 2007 27,596 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 UTH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UTH, 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 UTH registered?

KW05 UTH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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