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KW54 HJJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,583 mi
Last recorded95,583 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 95,583 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 87,967 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 84,624 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 81,739 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 81,730 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 76,137 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 70,118 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 65,854 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 61,882 miles

Both front tyres are on 3mm wearing thin

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 57,746 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 53,652 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 53,652 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 49,330 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 44,568 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 40,018 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 35,412 miles

unable to inspect brake master cylinder , front suspension & steering fully due to covers fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2009 30,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 30,608 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 24,752 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2008 24,752 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 HJJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HJJ, 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 HJJ registered?

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

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