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KW55 WRN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

206,657 mi
Last recorded206,657 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 WRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 206,657 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 180,547 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 155,403 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 131,108 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 118,948 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 103,967 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 103,967 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 84,395 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 73,606 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 73,606 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 62,084 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 62,084 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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KW55 WRN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 KW55 WRN, 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 KW55 WRN registered?

KW55 WRN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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