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KW54 HPF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,563 mi
Last recorded104,563 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW54 HPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 104,563 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing damaged

Fail 13 Sep 2018 104,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever missing (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 78,579 miles

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 78,578 miles

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

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 71,173 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 69,866 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 66,914 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 64,233 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 59,998 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 55,297 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 52,525 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 52,519 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 47,728 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 40,905 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 32,933 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 HPF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW54 HPF registered?

KW54 HPF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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