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KW54 UNG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

137,147 mi
Last recorded137,147 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW54 UNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 137,147 miles

Front headlamps hazy

Offside front upper anti roll linkage deteriorating

Pass 13 Feb 2024 132,999 miles

Alternator warning message on dashboard

both front headlamps hazy

offside rear indicator and park light has a slight interaction

oil leak but not considered excessive

Fail 12 Feb 2024 132,999 miles

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

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

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

** offside front antiroll bar drop link gaiter starting to split **

Alternator warning message on dashboard

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both front headlamps hazy

offside rear indicator and park light has a slight interaction

oil leak but not considered excessive

Pass 8 Mar 2023 127,588 miles

Both front lower leading arm bushes deteriorating

Various body damage

battery warning message on dash

both front tyres wearing thin on outer edges

brake wear warning message on dash

Fail 8 Mar 2023 127,588 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both front lower leading arm bushes deteriorating

Various body damage

battery warning message on dash

both front tyres wearing thin on outer edges

brake wear warning message on dash

Pass 11 Mar 2022 123,001 miles

Both front lower leading arm bushes deteriorating

Various body damage

Pass 24 Mar 2021 118,745 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 118,743 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 115,419 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Rear seat belts not checked due to load in boot

Various body damage

Pass 11 Apr 2019 110,217 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

various bodywork damages

Fail 11 Apr 2019 110,217 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

various bodywork damages

Pass 13 Apr 2018 103,307 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 95,869 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 95,848 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 87,024 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 87,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 77,266 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 64,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 58,971 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 58,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 52,996 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disc's worn

Pass 17 Apr 2011 46,619 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 41,023 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low on outer edge

Pass 19 Apr 2009 35,285 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 27,579 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 UNG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 UNG, 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 UNG registered?

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

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