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KW54 WFA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,736 mi
Last recorded136,736 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW54 WFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 136,736 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 136,728 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 133,614 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 116,164 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 116,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 104,414 miles

offside rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2012 99,224 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 93,855 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 87,654 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 75,213 miles

REAR TYRES LOW TREAD

Fail 20 Jan 2010 75,213 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

REAR TYRES LOW TREAD

Pass 12 Jan 2009 58,445 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 43,833 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 WFA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WFA, 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 WFA registered?

KW54 WFA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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The MOT history for KW54 WFA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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