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KW54 CKP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,825 mi
Last recorded112,825 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW54 CKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 112,825 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 112,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 102,693 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

engine cover/under trays fitted

exhaust condition

winter tyres fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2019 102,691 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

engine cover/under trays fitted

exhaust condition

winter tyres fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2018 96,778 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine Bay Covers Fitted

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2017 84,516 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 81,728 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 81,725 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 78,293 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 78,293 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rearmost arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 70,026 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 65,622 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 58,694 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 58,694 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 55,139 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 50,583 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 40,078 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 28,159 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 CKP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CKP, 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 CKP registered?

KW54 CKP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 February 2005.

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