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KW54 OJC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

116,707 mi
Last recorded116,707 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2026 116,707 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2025 110,242 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Further inspection needed, oil leaking through undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & Arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 110,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Further inspection needed, oil leaking through undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & Arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 105,041 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 96,024 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 91,853 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 21 May 2019 82,792 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak from gear box

Fail 21 May 2019 82,786 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak from gear box

Pass 23 May 2018 72,632 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 70,216 miles

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 May 2017 70,216 miles

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 68,914 miles

Exhaust system component(s) corroded/deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 68,880 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower steel arm (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system component(s) corroded/deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 67,118 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 64,697 miles

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

advise front wheel tracking

Pass 24 Jan 2013 61,912 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 56,372 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 56,372 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 50,560 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 10 Mar 2010 48,475 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 48,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2009 43,686 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 39,022 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 OJC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 OJC, 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 OJC registered?

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

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