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HS54 KOW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,524 mi
Last recorded131,524 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS54 KOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 131,524 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 121,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 121,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 112,209 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front tyres show wear on outer edge

Fail 15 Mar 2024 112,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front tyres show wear on outer edge

Pass 6 Apr 2023 102,938 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 102,938 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 95,064 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 90,125 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 88,565 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 85,179 miles

Engine cover/ Undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2019 85,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover/ Undertrays fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/50R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 81,072 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 130,474 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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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HS54 KOW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HS54 KOW, 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 HS54 KOW registered?

HS54 KOW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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