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MF55 KWX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

116,636 mi
Last recorded116,636 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 KWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 116,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 104,550 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 84,885 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 75,432 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 70,683 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded; Across rear sub-frame. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 70,683 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Fore-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Fore-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Possibly due to an incorrectly fitted bulb. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded; Across rear sub-frame. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 35,909 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 64,945 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 93,359 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 59,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 53,026 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 46,429 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 46,428 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 38,505 miles

Nearside and offside front, rear suspension arms inner bushes seperating

Nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

No antislip on park brake pedal

Offside front brake has slight judder

Offside front tyre wearing low outer edge

Fail 5 Nov 2013 38,505 miles

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

Nearside and offside front, rear suspension arms inner bushes seperating

Nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

No antislip on park brake pedal

Offside front brake has slight judder

Offside front tyre wearing low outer edge

Pass 23 Oct 2012 35,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front suspention arm inner bushes starting to seperate

Fail 18 Oct 2012 35,599 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front suspention arm inner bushes starting to seperate

centre exhaust hanger corroded & weak

Pass 26 Oct 2011 33,084 miles

Centre exhaust hanger and clamp poor

Front wheel bearings have slight play

Offside rear tyre is starting to get low

Fail 24 Oct 2011 33,063 miles

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

Centre exhaust hanger and clamp poor

Front wheel bearings have slight play

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear tyre is starting to get low

Pass 27 Oct 2010 29,954 miles

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

front number plate cracked and starting to delaminate

no rubber on parking brake pedal

Fail 26 Oct 2010 29,954 miles

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

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

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

front number plate cracked and starting to delaminate

no rubber on parking brake pedal

Pass 19 Nov 2009 25,395 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 19,386 miles

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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MF55 KWX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MF55 KWX, 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 MF55 KWX registered?

MF55 KWX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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