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KA54 KZB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

187,917 mi
Last recorded187,917 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA54 KZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 187,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 172,827 miles

backbox corroded

rear tyres edge wear

Pass 16 Oct 2017 165,955 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 157,962 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 148,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn very slightly on outer edge

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 134,973 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 Front 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

sill cover

Pass 12 Nov 2013 125,272 miles

N/S/F tyre has nail in tread

Fail 12 Nov 2013 125,272 miles

N/S/F tyre has nail in tread

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 112,584 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 104,085 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 86,684 miles

front brake discs lipped ,worn

front brake pads 85/90% worn

rear brake hoses signs of wear

rear road springs corroded heavily, not broken

Pass 27 Jan 2010 72,004 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 58,185 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 58,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 44,523 miles

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

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

handbrake requires adjustment

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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KA54 KZB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KA54 KZB, 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 KA54 KZB registered?

KA54 KZB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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