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KW54 CUH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

184,805 mi
Last recorded184,805 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 184,805 miles

full undertrays fitted

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake show slightly low effort

Nearside Rear 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))

Rigid brake pipes,various pipes have areas corroded

rear anti roll bar bushes/links have play/wear

Pass 7 Dec 2017 173,869 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 9 Nov 2016 157,197 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 142,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre appears to have had outer sidewall repair - possibly dangerous / illegal ?

Fail 12 Nov 2015 142,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 130,790 miles

Both front tyres and offside rear are worn close to legal limit.

Fail 3 Jul 2014 130,790 miles

Both front tyres and offside rear are worn close to legal limit.

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 111,987 miles

Front tyres are badly cracking / splitting at inner sidewalls and should be replaced to remain safe.

Rear tyres are cracking at inner sidewalls to a lesser extent.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 101,487 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake pads approx 70% worn

Pass 12 Apr 2011 97,959 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 94,031 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 85,606 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 85,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 69,328 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 CUH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CUH, 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 CUH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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