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KW54 WDU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

158,730 mi
Last recorded158,730 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW54 WDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2022 158,730 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

TRAYS/COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 119,221 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 109,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 109,118 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm in places on centre of tread 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 100,457 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 85,319 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 67,958 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 67,958 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 67,565 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s+o/s inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 64,706 miles

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

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

offside front jacking point pad is missing.

Pass 27 Jan 2014 61,544 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 57,468 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 57,466 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 52,330 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)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 47,892 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 37,679 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 27,554 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 27,554 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 20,149 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s front tyre wear on edges

n/s tyres small cut in side wall

rear tyres 2-3mm

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 WDU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WDU, 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 WDU registered?

KW54 WDU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 February 2005.

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