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KW54 HDV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

52,287 mi
Last recorded52,287 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW54 HDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 52,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of suspension arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2024 52,287 miles

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction e.m.g light on. (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of suspension arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of suspension arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 50,312 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 47,807 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 43,997 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 41,722 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 41,722 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 33,941 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 29,790 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 27,087 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 24,740 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 23,919 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 23,023 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 22,428 miles

advise n/s/r tyre 1.6mm

advise o/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 19 Jan 2010 20,737 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 18,395 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 16,469 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 HDV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 HDV, 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 HDV registered?

KW54 HDV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 2005.

Is KW54 HDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW54 HDV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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