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KM54 XEY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

81,353 mi
Last recorded81,353 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM54 XEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 81,353 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 80,473 miles

Central Rear Upper Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 80,445 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 78,993 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 76,963 miles

Central Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fromt brake hoses corroded to ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Upper antiroll bar misaligned not central but no play in bushes

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake hoses corroded to ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge trad depth 2.5mm close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 76,932 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fromt brake hoses corroded to ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Upper antiroll bar misaligned not central but no play in bushes

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake hoses corroded to ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge trad depth 2.5mm close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 74,678 miles

Front Anti roll bar slightly misaligned but not likely to become detached

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 73,540 miles

Both front brake pipes corroding at ends by flexi hose joints

Both front to rear brake pipes corroding at ends by flexi hose joints

Pass 23 Dec 2019 72,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust back box hanger corroded/insecure

Fail 16 Dec 2019 72,386 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust back box hanger corroded/insecure

Pass 27 Dec 2018 69,937 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 69,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 67,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 64,295 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 61,037 miles

exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 30 Dec 2014 58,859 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 56,123 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 56,123 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 52,656 miles

Underside inspection restricred due to plastic covering

Pass 29 Dec 2011 43,249 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2011 43,247 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 35,035 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 25,707 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 16,409 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 13,722 miles

Slight damage to near side front tyre outer side wall.

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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KM54 XEY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KM54 XEY, 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 KM54 XEY registered?

KM54 XEY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 February 2005.

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