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KW54 BGU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

81,230 mi
Last recorded81,230 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 81,230 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 81,120 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 80,639 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 76,641 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 72,065 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 66,681 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 61,683 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 16 May 2014 57,054 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 57,054 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 May 2013 53,602 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 49,176 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 48,805 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 46,093 miles

nearside front tyre has cuts not deep enough to reach cord or ply

Pass 24 Jan 2008 43,763 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 BGU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KW54 BGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW54 BGU registered?

KW54 BGU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 January 2005.

Is KW54 BGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW54 BGU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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