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KW54 BYH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,827 mi
Last recorded86,827 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 86,827 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 83,817 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 81,758 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 81,675 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2013 77,707 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 77,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 75,567 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 72,085 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 59,953 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 59,916 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2009 47,675 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 35,130 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 BYH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BYH, 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 BYH registered?

KW54 BYH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 2005.

Is KW54 BYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW54 BYH shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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