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KW54 NSV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

146,449 mi
Last recorded146,449 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW54 NSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 146,449 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake low

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 141,013 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 137,506 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 129,662 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 123,437 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 123,437 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 110,940 miles

Fornt brake pads appear worn.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Various suspensiom and chassis components corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2017 110,940 miles

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

Fornt brake pads appear worn.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Various suspensiom and chassis components corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2016 94,231 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 94,231 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 87,065 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 87,064 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 79,692 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 74,711 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 68,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light on

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Aug 2012 68,669 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light on

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2011 63,384 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 57,968 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 57,968 miles

Offside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 47,674 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 47,607 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 35,887 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 35,887 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 NSV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NSV, 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 NSV registered?

KW54 NSV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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