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KW54 XPL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

177,733 mi
Last recorded177,733 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW54 XPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2023 177,733 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering component casing has relative movement to chassis/bodywork excess play in both sides of rack (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2022 157,943 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded [both lines] above fuel tank but not excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm[front]marked with yellow chalk] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2021 149,188 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 143,505 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 143,505 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 135,475 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 130,323 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 130,323 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 197,854 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust mounting by gearbox corroded off

Fail 9 Feb 2017 197,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint marked in yellow (2.5.B.1a)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust mounting by gearbox corroded off

Pass 8 Feb 2016 179,896 miles

Centre exhaust mounting has broken off

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 179,374 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre exhaust mounting has broken off

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On the limit (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake has a low reading only just within limits

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 161,385 miles

Exhaust hanger broken

NSF and OSF tyres starting to wear on edge

Pass 6 Feb 2014 144,178 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 127,316 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 111,129 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 94,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 94,413 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 75,356 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 58,983 miles

rear parking brake shoes noisey when wheels rotated

Fail 4 Feb 2009 58,983 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres wearing unevenly low on inner and outer edges

rear parking brake shoes noisey when wheels rotated

Pass 8 Feb 2008 41,312 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 XPL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XPL, 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 XPL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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