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KW54 OMZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

200,190 mi
Last recorded200,190 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 200,190 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 200,190 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 184,276 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 184,276 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 159,199 miles

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

front additional indicators in wing mirrors not working X2

Fail 3 Feb 2018 159,121 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

front additional indicators in wing mirrors not working X2

Pass 28 Jan 2017 141,885 miles

Extra mirror-mounted indicators not working

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 123,747 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 105,199 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 89,692 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 89,607 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 75,091 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 60,945 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 46,482 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 41,057 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 33,957 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 OMZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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