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KB54 RRO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,468 mi
Last recorded166,468 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 RRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 166,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

corrosion to rear coil springs

engine cover fitted

o/s/f washer jet is not working

oil residue from the engine on the undertray

undertray fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2019 161,963 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 161,954 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine oil leak

General corrosion under vehicle

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 17 Nov 2017 156,204 miles

coil spring corroded Both Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 156,127 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both Rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure Mounting bracket not fully secured in position (1.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical Due to being insecure (6.3.2c)

coil spring corroded Both Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 146,366 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 146,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rearmost ARM- as per marked (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 76,333 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 57,488 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 50,925 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 45,227 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 38,887 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 32,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 32,896 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 26,619 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 21,877 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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KB54 RRO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KB54 RRO, 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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KB54 RRO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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