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KW54 LZU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

173,468 mi
Last recorded173,468 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 173,468 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2019 165,834 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2018 159,416 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

front and rear brake discs worn and pitted

Fail 18 Jan 2018 159,409 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

front and rear brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 18 Jan 2017 150,652 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 142,957 miles

Front passenger head rest missing.

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 134,607 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 134,607 miles

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

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

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

exhaust center mount missing still secure

Pass 11 Jan 2014 127,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust mounting missing

Fail 10 Jan 2014 127,327 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust mounting missing

Fail 18 Jan 2013 118,611 miles

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

both rear tyres getting low 2-3mm only

centre rear exhaust bracket broken

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

offside front tyre worn outer edge

various components getting corroded under vehicle

Pass 18 Jan 2013 118,611 miles

both rear tyres getting low 2-3mm only

centre rear exhaust bracket broken

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

offside front tyre worn outer edge

various components getting corroded under vehicle

Pass 13 Jan 2012 106,966 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket detereated

Pass 13 Jan 2011 99,148 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 99,148 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 90,320 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 78,208 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 67,945 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 LZU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LZU, 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 LZU registered?

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

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