2005 Mercedes-Benz C 3.5L Petrol · KW05 AWU
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (3.5L, petrol). First registered 21 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 109,427 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,427 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KW05 AWU Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 109,427 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KW05 AWU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (KW05 AWU) between July 2008 and July 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
KW05 AWU Mileage History
- 29/07/200837,944 mi
- 22/07/200949,042 mi+11,098 mi
- 19/07/201061,806 mi+12,764 mi
- 18/07/201171,906 mi+10,100 mi
- 26/07/201274,938 mi+3,032 mi
- 01/08/201275,000 mi+62 mi
- 15/07/201380,830 mi+5,830 mi
- 18/07/201380,843 mi+13 mi
- 15/07/201482,198 mi+1,355 mi
- 22/07/201583,141 mi+943 mi
- 27/07/201583,199 mi+58 mi
- 08/07/201683,896 mi+697 mi
- 14/07/201784,915 mi+1,019 mi
- 05/07/201885,461 mi+546 mi
- 03/07/201988,243 mi+2,782 mi
- 08/07/202090,235 mi+1,992 mi
- 17/07/202191,757 mi+1,522 mi
- 14/07/202296,215 mi+4,458 mi
- 07/07/202399,966 mi+3,751 mi
- 09/07/2024102,328 mi+2,362 mi
- 09/07/2025105,372 mi+3,044 mi
- 15/07/2026109,426 mi+4,054 mi
- 20/07/2026109,427 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,977 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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