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KB54 RVM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

173,361 mi
Last recorded173,361 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 RVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 173,361 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 173,361 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 155,182 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 155,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2016 135,991 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 135,991 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 119,985 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 108,039 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 108,011 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 96,510 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 92,795 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 92,795 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 86,510 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 80,535 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 72,410 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 72,410 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 61,823 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 RVM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 RVM, 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 RVM registered?

KB54 RVM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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