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KB54 RSV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

213,955 mi
Last recorded213,955 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 RSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 213,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre very worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2015 213,947 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre very worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2014 201,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

evidence of a fuel leak

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Fail 9 Oct 2014 201,849 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

evidence of a fuel leak

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 10 Oct 2013 190,894 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 179,831 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 179,831 miles

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

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

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 20 Oct 2011 168,059 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 146,974 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)

both front tyres are slightly worn on the outside edge

Fail 9 Jun 2010 146,964 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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)

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

both front tyres are slightly worn on the outside edge

Pass 18 Jun 2009 118,236 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 85,896 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 52,006 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 RSV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RSV, 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 RSV registered?

KB54 RSV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 January 2005.

Is KB54 RSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KB54 RSV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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