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KW54 ZXD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

195,107 mi
Last recorded195,107 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW54 ZXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 195,107 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Apr 2018 178,056 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2018 178,052 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2017 160,489 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 160,488 miles

Braking system leaking Fluid all around both front and nearside rear wheels (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 148,977 miles

Centre exhaust hanging bracket corroded away but exhaust still secure

Fail 7 Jun 2016 148,977 miles

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

Centre exhaust hanging bracket corroded away but exhaust still secure

Pass 8 Jun 2015 134,765 miles

rear exhaust hanging bracket corroded away but exhaust still secure

Fail 3 Jun 2015 134,765 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside rear coil spring corroded no breaks present

rear exhaust hanging bracket corroded away but exhaust still secure

Pass 1 Jul 2014 122,100 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2014 122,100 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 109,149 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 94,638 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 92,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

strong smell of fuel from the front of the vehicle

Fail 17 May 2012 92,441 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Park brake light staying on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

strong smell of fuel from the front of the vehicle

Pass 1 Jul 2011 79,365 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 65,358 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 65,358 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 48,683 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 48,683 miles

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

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

front brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 11 Feb 2008 28,708 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 ZXD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 ZXD, 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 ZXD registered?

KW54 ZXD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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