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KR54 UHX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,472 mi
Last recorded145,472 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 UHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 145,472 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 137,568 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 135,636 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 135,636 miles

Central Statutory seat belt missing buckle missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 129,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre 2.0mm

Fail 11 Aug 2017 129,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre 2.0mm

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 120,366 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 120,366 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 110,760 miles

off side rear brake noisey

Fail 24 Jul 2015 110,760 miles

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

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

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

off side rear brake noisey

Pass 1 Aug 2014 102,761 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side rear tyre 2.0mm and worn heavily on inner edge

Fail 21 Jul 2014 102,761 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side rear tyre 2.0mm and worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2013 94,275 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 86,096 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 20 Aug 2011 76,859 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 59,836 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 36,467 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 32,088 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 UHX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KR54 UHX, 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 KR54 UHX registered?

KR54 UHX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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