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KW54 OMF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

99,124 mi
Last recorded99,124 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 99,124 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 96,197 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 93,047 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 93,045 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 89,150 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 85,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 80,557 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 79,123 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 74,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge but not within central 3/4 (5.2.3 (e))

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2018 69,994 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

rear coil spring corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2017 64,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

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)

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2017 64,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

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)

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2016 55,748 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 12 Mar 2015 47,779 miles

Nearside front (205/55/16 91V) worn and cracking on outer edge

Offside front (205/55/16 91V) worn and cracking on outer edge

Pass 13 Mar 2014 40,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 33,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2012 24,840 miles

Brighter bulb fitted to nearside rear outer side light unit

Pass 18 Jan 2011 23,086 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 22,104 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 20,323 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 18,777 miles

Offside 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 OMF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 OMF, 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 OMF registered?

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

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