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KW54 OMG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,899 mi
Last recorded75,899 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 75,899 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 75,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 75,473 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working glass crack cover broken (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no patten (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface lens crack hole show white (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

both front wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2017 71,507 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 71,507 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 68,299 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 64,841 miles

Centre 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)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 61,518 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 61,518 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyer center thin

Pass 11 Mar 2013 56,323 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 52,214 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 45,565 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 39,737 miles

parking brake travel, but only just has a reserve

Fail 15 Mar 2010 39,730 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s rear tyre tread very near legal limit

parking brake travel, but only just has a reserve

Fail 18 Mar 2009 31,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 31,635 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 27,702 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 OMG 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 64.7%.

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 OMG, 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 OMG registered?

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

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