AIPlateCheckerRun full analysis
GBKW05UTA

MERCEDES C

2005 · GOLD · PETROL · 89,277 mi

● Tax: Untaxed● MOT Valid · exp 2027-03-18● ULEZ Non-Compliant
10
Poor condition23 MOT tests · 19 passed

MOT History — 23 tests · 19 passed · 4 failed

PASS11 March 2026
89,277 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MINORWindscreen wiper blade defective both side, juddering (3.4 (b) (i))
FAIL11 March 2026
89,277 mi
  • PRSSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • ADVISORYFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MINORWindscreen wiper blade defective both side, juddering (3.4 (b) (i))
PASS11 March 2025
87,937 mi
  • MINORWindscreen wiper blade defective both side, juddering (3.4 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASS11 March 2024
86,621 mi
PASS10 March 2023
85,253 mi
FAIL7 March 2023
85,199 mi
  • MAJORExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MAJOREngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
PASS4 March 2022
84,020 mi
PASS4 March 2021
82,223 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASS26 February 2020
81,043 mi
PASS2 March 2019
77,762 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Nail in tyre
FAIL1 March 2019
77,743 mi
  • MAJOROffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • DANGEROUSNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Nail in tyre
PASS19 March 2018
73,499 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
PASS29 April 2017
71,488 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASS18 May 2016
62,916 mi
  • ADVISORYFront brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)
  • ADVISORYRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYoffside rear tyre outer wall & edge cracking
FAIL18 May 2016
62,916 mi
  • ADVISORYFront brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)
  • ADVISORYRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • FAILRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  • FAILFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  • FAILBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
  • ADVISORYoffside rear tyre outer wall & edge cracking
PASS16 May 2015
53,197 mi
PASS19 February 2014
46,893 mi
PASS20 February 2013
43,226 mi
PASS22 February 2012
69,474 mi
PASS14 February 2011
35,340 mi
  • USER ENTEREDChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • USER ENTEREDoffside front tyre wearing on edges
PASS15 February 2010
31,419 mi
  • USER ENTEREDChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASS20 January 2009
27,681 mi
PASS5 August 2008
24,882 mi

Vehicle Details DVLA

Make
MERCEDES
Model
C
Colour
GOLD
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,796 cc
Year
2005
First registered
2005-08
CO₂ emissions
193 g/km
Tax due
2026-07-18
MOT expiry
2027-03-18
Recorded mileage
89,277 mi

Is this car worth buying?

Get the free in-depth report for KW05UTA: AI MOT analysis, expected repair costs, market pricing and a buy / avoid verdict.

Run the full free analysis

Data sourced from public DVLA and DVSA records, last refreshed 2 August 2026. Shown for reference only — always inspect a vehicle in person before purchase.