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KW05 XUC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

186,677 mi
Last recorded186,677 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 XUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 186,677 miles

Plastic cover insecure under the car

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 186,675 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Plastic cover insecure under the car

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 155,925 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 155,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 149,521 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 149,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 142,008 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 142,008 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 23 May 2012 133,103 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 133,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 119,290 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 104,435 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 95,149 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 95,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 XUC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XUC, 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 XUC registered?

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

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