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KW54 HJC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

94,652 mi
Last recorded94,652 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 94,652 miles

Both front lower arm trailing ball joints have developed play

Nearside repeater lamp damaged

Offside front steering rack gaiter deteriorating

Various body damage

Fail 3 Jan 2025 94,652 miles

Both front lower arm trailing ball joints have developed play

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside repeater lamp damaged

Offside front steering rack gaiter deteriorating

Various body damage

Pass 22 Dec 2023 91,267 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front mirror unit damaged

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 88,557 miles

nearside mirror housing (power fold) and repeater damage

screeching noise from nearside rear brakes whilst driving

Fail 22 Dec 2022 88,557 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

nearside mirror housing (power fold) and repeater damage

screeching noise from nearside rear brakes whilst driving

Pass 4 Jan 2022 86,144 miles

*** Nearside front steering rack gaiter deteriorating/splitting ***

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside repeater lamp damaged

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 85,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 84,697 miles

*** Both rear coil springs corroded ***

Various body damage

Fail 6 Jan 2020 84,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

*** Both rear coil springs corroded ***

Various body damage

Pass 3 Jan 2019 80,951 miles

both rear indicators discolouring

indicator stalk worn

nearside front tyre wearing low outer edge

tracking required - steering off-centre

various body damage - n/s repeater damage

Fail 3 Jan 2019 80,951 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both rear indicators discolouring

indicator stalk worn

nearside front tyre wearing low outer edge

tracking required - steering off-centre

various body damage - n/s repeater damage

Pass 3 Jan 2018 75,999 miles

Nearside front wing mirror slightly insecure

Offside front tyre outer wall damaged

Oil leak

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2017 69,749 miles

Auto transmission oil leak

Both rear indicators discoloured

Front bonnet release handle missing

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Dec 2015 63,019 miles

Centre brake light partial working

Front bonnet catch broken

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 63,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement traling arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre brake light partial working

Front bonnet catch broken

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 57,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

bonnet relese strap missing under bonnet

Pass 22 Dec 2014 57,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet relese strap missing under bonnet

Pass 6 Jan 2014 51,089 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 51,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 44,759 miles

EML Light on

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2013 44,759 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

EML Light on

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 39,332 miles

both front tyres wearing thin on edges

Fail 16 Dec 2011 39,332 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing thin on edges

Pass 20 Dec 2010 37,029 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 37,029 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 31,950 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 23,615 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 HJC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 HJC, 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 HJC registered?

KW54 HJC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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