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KW05 XTE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

92,160 mi
Last recorded92,160 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 92,160 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Undertray and engine cover fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2025 92,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2023 91,583 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 90,023 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 88,595 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (rear arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated All (5.2.3 (l))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 87,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 87,180 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 85,338 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 82,385 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 80,399 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 80,399 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 74,468 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 71,329 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 66,722 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 63,035 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 57,324 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 51,683 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 45,278 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 38,795 miles

plastic cover under the car front/rear

Pass 9 Apr 2010 15,118 miles

plastic cover under the car front/rear

Fail 9 Apr 2009 28,397 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 28,397 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 25,144 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 25,144 miles

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

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

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

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 XTE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 XTE, 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 XTE registered?

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

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The MOT history for KW05 XTE shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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