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KW54 HPN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

135,756 mi
Last recorded135,756 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW54 HPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 135,756 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 135,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 121,643 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 121,643 miles

Front Inner Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 120,470 miles

3rd brake light

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and brake hose slightly cracked (1.1.11 (c))

rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2021 119,193 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 117,413 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2019 115,415 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 111,774 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 108,237 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 104,994 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 104,982 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint REAR (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator not working BOTH (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 104,954 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 100,765 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 100,765 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 94,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Mar 2013 89,682 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F tyre found a cut from outer side wall

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 86,450 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Jan 2011 80,151 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 70,624 miles

Nearside Rear 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 25 Jan 2010 70,624 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 55,728 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2008 43,051 miles

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

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 HPN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HPN, 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 HPN registered?

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

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