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KW05 XFO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

162,231 mi
Last recorded162,231 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 XFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 162,231 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 160,717 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 160,717 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 155,182 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 155,182 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 149,431 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 149,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 141,371 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 138,175 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 138,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2019 132,438 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 123,527 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 112,985 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 103,807 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 94,802 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 85,878 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 75,266 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 75,266 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 65,020 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 59,364 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 54,292 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 49,758 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 46,210 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 XFO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 XFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW05 XFO registered?

KW05 XFO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is KW05 XFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW05 XFO 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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