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KW54 BXF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

158,461 mi
Last recorded158,461 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW54 BXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 158,461 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 155,449 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease at connection with brake hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at connection with brake hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear heat shield above rear silencer loose

Fail 14 Jan 2025 155,440 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded at connection with caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease at connection with brake hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at connection with brake hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear heat shield above rear silencer loose

Pass 10 Jan 2024 151,551 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 147,851 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 145,433 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 142,558 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 139,513 miles

All brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 135,598 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 135,598 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 130,827 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 130,825 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 126,284 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 126,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 122,004 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 116,228 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2015 116,228 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 106,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 97,071 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 88,931 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 88,931 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 77,480 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

front wipers worn

Fail 6 Jan 2011 77,480 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

front wipers worn

Pass 14 Jan 2010 64,324 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 64,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 53,867 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 53,844 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2008 40,601 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 BXF 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 67.9%.

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 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 BXF, 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 BXF registered?

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

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