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KW05 XRO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

197,486 mi
Last recorded197,486 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 XRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 197,486 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear brake pipes to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 May 2017 197,311 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both HID fitted and beam image incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear brake pipes to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 May 2016 188,562 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 May 2016 188,562 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 169,188 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 169,188 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 148,989 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 148,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 126,381 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 126,381 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 98,825 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 98,317 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 71,632 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 26 Feb 2010 71,632 miles

Centre Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Dec 2009 65,176 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 38,864 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

cracks i n rear number plate

Fail 29 Nov 2008 34,766 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

cracks i n rear number plate

offside rear tyre close to wear blocks

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 XRO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XRO, 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 XRO registered?

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

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