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KB54 RRX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,950 mi
Last recorded132,950 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 RRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 132,950 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 132,950 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 123,202 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2019 123,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 117,971 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 115,594 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 96,538 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 96,533 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 84,754 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 9 Mar 2013 75,370 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 69,481 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 62,151 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 53,652 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 38,624 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 26,323 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 26,323 miles

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

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 RRX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 RRX, 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 KB54 RRX registered?

KB54 RRX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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