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KW05 XRZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,002 mi
Last recorded128,002 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 128,002 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges of tread + slight damage on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

all factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 23 Oct 2015 116,457 miles

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 20 Oct 2014 108,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Oct 2014 108,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2013 28,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 105,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 101,476 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2011 91,364 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 71,603 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Near side front tyre outer sidewal has cut but not deep enough to reach the cords.

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 65,339 miles

Near side front tyre outer sidewall has a cut but is not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 65,339 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Near side front tyre outer sidewall has a cut but is not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 46,920 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre wall

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 XRZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XRZ, 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 XRZ registered?

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

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