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KW54 BFV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

76,684 mi
Last recorded76,684 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW54 BFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 76,684 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 75,582 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 74,519 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 73,868 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Sep 2019 72,220 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 69,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 67,369 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 64,845 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 64,845 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 60,592 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 57,384 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 57,382 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 54,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear tyre slight damage outer sidewall

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 54,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre slight damage outer sidewall

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 50,065 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 50,065 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 44,167 miles

Emissions reading too low to register

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 93,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 39,664 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 31,649 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 31,647 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2008 21,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 21,400 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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KW54 BFV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KW54 BFV, 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 KW54 BFV registered?

KW54 BFV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 February 2005.

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