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KW54 UME

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

85,009 mi
Last recorded85,009 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW54 UME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 85,009 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 70,828 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 70,317 miles

both rear coil springs starting to corrode

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 17 Apr 2018 69,929 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2017 69,042 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2016 68,408 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2015 67,873 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2014 66,945 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 66,945 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 65,164 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 63,458 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2011 62,170 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 55,315 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 45,930 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 38,422 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 UME is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 UME, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW54 UME registered?

KW54 UME is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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