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KW54 BXA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,570 mi
Last recorded128,570 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW54 BXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 128,570 miles

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

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

slight play in nearside rear anti-roll bar bush

Pass 18 Mar 2017 100,349 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 100,349 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 93,484 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 90,401 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 85,880 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 81,945 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 77,800 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 73,812 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 73,557 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2009 56,959 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 56,959 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 42,695 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 BXA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BXA, 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 BXA registered?

KW54 BXA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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The MOT history for KW54 BXA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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