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KW54 BXB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

113,287 mi
Last recorded113,287 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW54 BXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 113,287 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 107,779 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 104,853 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 98,800 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 98,768 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2021 93,448 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 90,394 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 88,066 miles

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

Offside Rear Tail light lens damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 88,065 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tail light lens damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 85,881 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 83,693 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 82,251 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 80,446 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 79,023 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 79,023 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 74,216 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 60,756 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2011 49,201 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 49,201 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 41,511 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

NOISE ON FRONT OF ENGINE MAYBE WATERPUMP ???

Pass 29 Apr 2010 41,511 miles

NOISE ON FRONT OF ENGINE MAYBE WATERPUMP ???

Pass 30 Apr 2009 34,058 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2008 25,641 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 BXB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BXB, 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 BXB registered?

KW54 BXB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 January 2005.

Is KW54 BXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW54 BXB shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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