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KW54 ULH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,027 mi
Last recorded94,027 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 94,027 miles

both front tyres worn on inner egde

Pass 3 Sep 2012 75,345 miles

all brake discs rusty

vehicle been stood for a period time

Fail 31 Aug 2012 75,345 miles

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

all brake discs rusty

vehicle been stood for a period time

Pass 3 Sep 2010 61,060 miles

n/s steering arm has movement

rear pads look low

Fail 3 Sep 2010 61,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

n/s steering arm has movement

rear pads look low

Pass 1 Jul 2009 46,462 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 33,675 miles

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

Offside Front 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 ULH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ULH, 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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How do I check the history of KW54 ULH?

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What year was KW54 ULH registered?

KW54 ULH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 February 2005.

Is KW54 ULH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW54 ULH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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