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KW54 CRF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

246,061 mi
Last recorded246,061 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW54 CRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 246,061 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 246,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 245,395 miles

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD OIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIILLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pass 24 Dec 2019 242,189 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 236,208 miles

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD OIIIIIIIILLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pass 29 Mar 2017 230,564 miles

GOOD OIL!!!!!

Pass 31 Mar 2016 224,351 miles

GOOD OIL!

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 219,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 194,764 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 194,763 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 162,143 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

parking brake mechanism not returning fully off

Fail 25 Jan 2012 138,076 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nsr tyre near legal limit

osr pads worn

Pass 25 Jan 2012 138,076 miles

nsr tyre near legal limit

osr pads worn

Pass 2 Feb 2011 111,992 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 84,216 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 62,099 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 48,126 miles

Minor cuts to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre.

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 CRF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CRF, 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 CRF registered?

KW54 CRF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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