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OE05 KWC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

198,783 mi
Last recorded198,783 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 KWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 198,783 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2019 176,428 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2018 155,807 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 136,285 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 136,285 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 120,133 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 103,354 miles

cut sidewall n/s/f tyre not to cords

front discs poor condition

Fail 30 Apr 2015 103,354 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

cut sidewall n/s/f tyre not to cords

front discs poor condition

Pass 7 May 2014 88,459 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 77,382 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 77,377 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 55,893 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 55,893 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 40,651 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 36,488 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 32,311 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 28,101 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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OE05 KWC 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 76.5%.

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 OE05 KWC, 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 OE05 KWC registered?

OE05 KWC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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