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KW54 CTK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,215 mi
Last recorded151,215 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 151,215 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 147,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear drop link has slight play lower bush

Fail 16 Aug 2018 147,995 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear drop link has slight play lower bush

Pass 18 Aug 2017 142,050 miles

Both Rear tyres are worn below the legal tread depth limit on the inner edges.

Offside Front tyre worn below the legal tread depth limit on the outer edge.

Pass 8 Sep 2016 135,635 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 130,590 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 21 Aug 2014 117,766 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 104,265 miles

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

nsf spot lamp glass cracked

v belt cracks in rubber

Fail 9 Aug 2013 104,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

child seats fitted in rear unable to check seatbelts fully

nsf spot lamp glass cracked

v belt cracks in rubber

Pass 22 Aug 2012 91,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in screen

offside rear tyre cut outer side wall

slight blow rear exhaust box

Pass 17 Aug 2011 78,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front pads look low

n/s/f tyre worn edges

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2010 61,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chip in screen

rear tyres worn

Pass 2 Mar 2009 41,794 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Feb 2008 30,517 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

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 CTK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CTK, 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 CTK registered?

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

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