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KW54 UWR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,760 mi
Last recorded151,760 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW54 UWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 151,760 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2016 137,060 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 May 2016 137,050 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user single tone working (1.6.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

rear anti roll bar drop links and d bushes have slight play

Pass 25 Mar 2015 128,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 115,869 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 106,324 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 104,823 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 101,791 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 100,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2009 93,216 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 79,715 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 79,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres bald on edges

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

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 UWR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UWR, 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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KW54 UWR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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