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KW05 XRT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

145,931 mi
Last recorded145,931 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 145,931 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 145,931 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 138,904 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 138,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 133,137 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 129,048 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 129,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 125,644 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 122,131 miles

Oil Leak

Pass 27 Jul 2015 107,869 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2014 91,634 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 79,724 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 70,486 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 55,082 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 44,923 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 33,690 miles

n/s/r tyre tread low outer edge

Pass 19 Jul 2008 24,973 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 XRT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XRT, 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 XRT registered?

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

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The MOT history for KW05 XRT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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