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MW54 KLJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

157,599 mi
Last recorded157,599 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 KLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 157,599 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 157,481 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust pipe broken by back box (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 153,375 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 153,367 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snaped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 147,859 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front fog light lens cracked

drivers door mirror glass fading may replacing next year

engine has oil leak

windscreen has stone chip

Fail 4 Sep 2023 147,859 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front fog light lens cracked

drivers door mirror glass fading may replacing next year

engine has oil leak

windscreen has stone chip

Pass 14 Sep 2022 147,721 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle pipe bracket holder insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens cracked

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking around the engine

chip stone on the top right windscreen

Fail 13 Sep 2022 147,721 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective middle pipe bracket holder insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens cracked

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking around the engine

chip stone on the top right windscreen

Pass 21 Sep 2021 138,686 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 138,686 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust centre mounting braket broken.

Pass 18 Sep 2020 135,767 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 135,767 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 132,721 miles

Exhaust rattling

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

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 9 Sep 2019 132,721 miles

Exhaust rattling

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 127,656 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 127,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 123,002 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 119,033 miles

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)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 119,033 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 112,615 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 48,725 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 103,017 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 94,670 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 94,670 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 90,626 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 84,986 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 84,986 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 77,845 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Dec 2010 77,832 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 66,448 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 66,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 May 2008 51,967 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 May 2008 51,967 miles

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

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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MW54 KLJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MW54 KLJ, 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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MW54 KLJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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