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KR54 TSY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

238,015 mi
Last recorded238,015 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 TSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 238,015 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 232,930 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system deteriorated - slight blow centre section

headlamp lenses deteriorated

nearside rear outer brakepad 3/4 worn

Pass 9 Dec 2021 226,095 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

unable to inspect floors and outer sills- plastic covers

Fail 8 Dec 2021 226,095 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure incorrectly seated (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure incorrectly seated (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

headlamp lenses deteriorated

unable to inspect floors and outer sills- plastic covers

Pass 22 Jan 2021 219,825 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Several brake pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 21 Jan 2021 219,803 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Several brake pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2020 216,425 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of front to rear brakepipes (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system corroded

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 20 Jan 2020 216,423 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of front to rear brakepipes (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system corroded

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2019 211,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 211,021 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s very slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation inner brake pad wearing low (1.2.1 (d))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

n/s/r inner brake pad wearing low

Pass 25 Jan 2018 203,051 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake disc stone gaurds corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2018 203,039 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake disc stone gaurds corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2017 194,333 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 194,333 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 183,769 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 183,768 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 169,439 miles

engine management warning lamp on

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 30 Jan 2015 169,439 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

engine management warning lamp on

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 29 Nov 2013 156,968 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 147,031 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

boot full can not check spare wheel area

Pass 11 Oct 2011 139,257 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 132,152 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 117,765 miles

Both rear tyres close to limit

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 117,765 miles

Both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 13 Feb 2009 104,619 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 88,030 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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KR54 TSY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 KR54 TSY, 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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KR54 TSY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 February 2005.

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