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KM54 YGF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

75,836 mi
Last recorded75,836 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM54 YGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 75,836 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 75,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine mal. light on

Pass 16 May 2013 66,984 miles

rear brake pads low

Fail 15 May 2013 66,984 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

rear brake pads low

Pass 1 May 2012 54,461 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 54,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 49,519 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 49,518 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 35,503 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

advise on wear to front brake discs.

Fail 23 Jan 2009 33,745 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 33,745 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 19,738 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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KM54 YGF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KM54 YGF, 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 KM54 YGF registered?

KM54 YGF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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The MOT history for KM54 YGF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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