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KB54 RSU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

168,699 mi
Last recorded168,699 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 168,699 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view a few chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2021 168,697 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror also quite loose doesn't lock in place (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn coming away from metal of bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also has slight play (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view a few chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 160,607 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 160,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 149,467 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 149,467 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2018 141,005 miles

Front pads inner aprox 3mm and discs lipped

Fail 4 Apr 2018 141,005 miles

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

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

Front pads inner aprox 3mm and discs lipped

Pass 24 Apr 2017 133,970 miles

Nearside Rear shocker very weak 18% working

front tyres worn in edges

Fail 24 Apr 2017 133,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear shocker very weak 18% working

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres worn in edges

Pass 25 Apr 2016 125,740 miles

Nearside Rear shocker weak

Pass 28 Mar 2015 114,582 miles

rear tyre treads low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear shocker very weak but no signs of leakage

Pass 24 Mar 2014 101,753 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 88,626 miles

FRONT TYRES ARE WORN ON INNER SHOULDERS - NEEDS ALIGNMENT - 205/55WR16

Pass 24 Mar 2012 76,247 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 64,758 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 64,752 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 54,785 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 53,974 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 43,246 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 33,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside front tyre tread wearing low on outer edge

Pass 11 Jan 2008 33,001 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside front tyre tread wearing low on outer edge

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 RSU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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