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KW54 RKA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

80,585 mi
Last recorded80,585 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW54 RKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 80,585 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 74,339 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 74,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 69,804 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 67,276 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 64,767 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 61,763 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 58,672 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 54,858 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 52,056 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 48,168 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 48,168 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 43,973 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 35,866 miles

air bag light on

esp light on

front brake ballance high but within limits

n/s rear tyre getting low

Fail 19 Sep 2012 35,855 miles

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

air bag light on

esp light on

front brake ballance high but within limits

n/s rear tyre getting low

Pass 13 Sep 2011 25,859 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 13 Sep 2011 25,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 24 Jul 2010 16,733 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 16,186 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 16,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 15,328 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 RKA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RKA, 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 RKA registered?

KW54 RKA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 February 2005.

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The MOT history for KW54 RKA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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