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KW54 BYF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

109,967 mi
Last recorded109,967 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW54 BYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 109,967 miles

Front brake back plates corroded

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower bumper/inner wheel arch damaged, loose wheel arch

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 107,471 miles

Lower large under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 106,645 miles

Lower large under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 106,643 miles

Electronic stability control wheel speed sensor missing (7.12 (a))

Lower large under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 105,794 miles

Rear suspension has surface rust

Lower large under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 105,794 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Lower large under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear suspension has surface rust

Pass 3 May 2022 104,464 miles

Lower large under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear suspension has surface rust

Pass 16 Feb 2021 102,969 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front wipers poor

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

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

Rear rear suspension has surface rust

general underbody rust

large under body trays

Fail 12 Feb 2021 102,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front wipers poor

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

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

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

Rear rear suspension has surface rust

general underbody rust

large under body trays

Pass 6 Feb 2020 101,642 miles

Exhausts system/hangers corroded

Front wipers poor

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6 mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear subframe bushes deteriorated

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 4 Feb 2020 101,639 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

EML on

Exhausts system/hangers corroded

Front wipers poor

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6 mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear subframe bushes deteriorated

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 5 Feb 2019 97,899 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Outer sill covers fitted.

Under body covers fitted.

Valve stem slightly damaged Both front. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 94,884 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front disc's worn

Pass 9 Jan 2017 91,038 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front disc wearing thin and lipped

Pass 2 Feb 2016 89,029 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 89,029 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 86,879 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge and perished

Pass 8 Jan 2014 84,708 miles

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

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

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 31 Jan 2013 79,661 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 71,022 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2011 61,956 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 61,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 53,270 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 44,190 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 32,929 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 BYF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BYF, 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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KW54 BYF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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