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KW54 HLJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

45,996 mi
Last recorded45,996 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW54 HLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 45,996 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 43,874 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 41,558 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod

Pass 22 Feb 2023 40,244 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

Pass 14 Mar 2022 38,549 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

Pass 15 Mar 2021 37,669 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

Pass 12 Mar 2020 37,393 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

Pass 12 Mar 2019 36,068 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

Pass 9 Mar 2018 34,375 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 32,962 miles

No smoke reading(clean engine)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 31,318 miles

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 29,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Feb 2014 26,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2014 26,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2013 24,522 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 23,260 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 20,922 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 17,514 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 14,288 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 12,051 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 HLJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 HLJ, 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 HLJ registered?

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

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