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KU54 WWN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,670 mi
Last recorded123,670 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 WWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 123,670 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 123,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 115,790 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced ball joint mount on shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 115,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced ball joint mount on shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 110,279 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs showing signs of corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Most suspension components showing varying degrees of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components

Fail 7 Mar 2023 110,264 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres showing large amounts of cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn heavily ( smooth ) on the outer edges with rubber changing colour (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs showing signs of corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Most suspension components showing varying degrees of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components

Pass 2 Mar 2022 107,956 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 105,159 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 105,153 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine coolant water pump excessivley noisey

Pass 3 Mar 2020 100,037 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 92,958 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine cover or undertray fitted obscuring the view of some items

Fail 4 Mar 2019 92,958 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

engine cover or undertray fitted obscuring the view of some items

parking brake tell tale does not turn off when parking brake released

Pass 9 Mar 2018 87,382 miles

Central exhaust mount broken

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 87,382 miles

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

Central exhaust mount broken

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 78,223 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 78,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 69,552 miles

tested in a wet condition

Pass 7 Feb 2015 65,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 54,470 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 46,414 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 44,010 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 40,076 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 40,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 9 Feb 2010 34,022 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 27,642 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 21,573 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 18,597 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 18,590 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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KU54 WWN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KU54 WWN, 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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KU54 WWN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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