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KW54 ORU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

100,153 mi
Last recorded100,153 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW54 ORU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 100,153 miles

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

has corrosion under body, sills, inner arches and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

Pass 19 Nov 2024 94,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 1/3 inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 1/3 inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2nd to rear hanger corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective right rear most (back box) hanger corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 94,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 1/3 inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 1/3 inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2nd to rear hanger corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective right rear most (back box) hanger corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 94,163 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear right hanger corroded through/middle hanger corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 1/4 inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 1/4 inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 93,184 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 91,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 91,233 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 89,633 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front brake pads 70% worn approx

Fail 30 Sep 2021 89,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brake pads 70% worn approx

Pass 8 Aug 2019 84,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 84,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 78,465 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 78,456 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 73,222 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 66,495 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 66,495 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 60,535 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 60,535 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2014 57,133 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 51,645 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 47,604 miles

rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 1 Apr 2011 41,577 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 28,738 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 27,139 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 22,015 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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 ORU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ORU, 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 ORU registered?

KW54 ORU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 February 2005.

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