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KW54 OHY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,195 mi
Last recorded95,195 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW54 OHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 95,195 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertray fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2019 95,191 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertray fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2018 89,852 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 82,872 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 75,855 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 68,419 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 68,417 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 65,432 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 61,926 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 58,470 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 58,470 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 52,944 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 52,944 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 46,479 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 46,479 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 41,711 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 33,452 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 OHY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OHY, 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 OHY registered?

KW54 OHY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 January 2005.

Is KW54 OHY safe to buy?

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