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PE54 BWF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

125,123 mi
Last recorded125,123 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE54 BWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 125,123 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 120,191 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 115,378 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 115,371 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 185,330 miles

rear shocks corroded

Fail 22 May 2018 185,330 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm rear both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear shocks corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2017 114,696 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 112,858 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 109,205 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 96,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 57,849 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 52,130 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2011 45,230 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 34,975 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 25,812 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)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 17,692 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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PE54 BWF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PE54 BWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE54 BWF registered?

PE54 BWF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 2005.

Is PE54 BWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE54 BWF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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