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KW05 XAT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,001 mi
Last recorded86,001 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 86,001 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 84,426 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring the view to some of the underbody components.

Fail 20 Jan 2021 84,426 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring the view to some of the underbody components.

Pass 19 Dec 2019 83,858 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 14 Dec 2019 83,847 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2019 83,302 miles

Front discs corroding

Gear box oil leak

Minor windscreen damdge

Offside Front Tyre slightly under inflated

Rear springs corroding

Underside of vehicle components corroding

Pass 2 Jan 2018 81,618 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 79,935 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 77,900 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 76,263 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 70,094 miles

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

stone chip in front screen but not effecting drivers view

Fail 8 Jan 2013 65,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 65,413 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 61,980 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 56,036 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 47,315 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 47,315 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 40,428 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 40,208 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 35,305 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 XAT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 XAT, 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 XAT registered?

KW05 XAT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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