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KW54 XRK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,335 mi
Last recorded171,335 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW54 XRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2020 171,335 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 25 Sep 2019 171,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 171,335 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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 10 Jul 2018 167,347 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 167,347 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 161,858 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 161,856 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 157,987 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 157,987 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 153,561 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear differential unit leaking oil

Fail 16 Jun 2015 153,558 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear differential unit leaking oil

Pass 18 Jun 2014 149,622 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 149,622 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 143,837 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 137,372 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 131,238 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front tyre close to limit

nearside rear tyre close to limit

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2010 126,586 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 97,067 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 96,866 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 77,809 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake pads getting low

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 XRK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XRK, 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 XRK registered?

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

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