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KW54 CVA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,312 mi
Last recorded156,312 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW54 CVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 156,312 miles

Nearside Rear *** Strong Advise = tyre bald inner / near bald outer edges ***

Offside Front *** Strong Advise = tyre bald inner / near bald outer edges ***

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre near bald inner / worn outer edges

stone chip in drivers swept area

Pass 23 Nov 2020 153,256 miles

both rear tyres low

Fail 23 Nov 2020 153,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

both rear tyres low

Pass 29 May 2019 142,562 miles
Fail 27 May 2019 142,562 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 131,385 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 131,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Fail 3 Feb 2018 127,791 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

parking brake pedal not returning fully

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 25 Jan 2017 117,329 miles

Nearside Front worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn bald on both edges

both rear wheels binding slightly

engine cover & under trays fitted

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 25 Jan 2017 117,329 miles

Nearside Front worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn bald on both edges

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

both rear wheels binding slightly

engine cover & under trays fitted

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 4 Jan 2016 106,996 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 100,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2015 100,940 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 92,525 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2014 92,525 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 82,963 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 82,963 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 75,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2011 64,555 miles

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

strong smell of diesel under bonnet fuel filter recently changed may be overspill reccomend checked out by repair agent

Pass 2 Feb 2010 54,712 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 54,523 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 45,954 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2008 39,180 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 34,619 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 CVA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CVA, 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 CVA registered?

KW54 CVA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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