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KW54 OTE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

227,290 mi
Last recorded227,290 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 227,290 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 207,613 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 207,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 189,295 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 168,846 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 150,590 miles

Front tyres slightly worn on the outside shoulders

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 150,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front tyres slightly worn on the outside shoulders

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 128,896 miles

Both front tyres worn on the outside shoulder

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 108,454 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 108,454 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 87,485 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 64,506 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 37,391 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 OTE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OTE, 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 OTE registered?

KW54 OTE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 February 2005.

Is KW54 OTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW54 OTE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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