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KR54 ZCU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

167,027 mi
Last recorded167,027 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 ZCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 167,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 165,578 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n\s f and o\s f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n\s f and o\s f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 163,557 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n\s f and o\s f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 161,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 161,225 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 159,792 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 159,792 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 157,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer CV boot slightly damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 156,165 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 152,013 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 148,228 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 144,426 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 139,739 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 135,074 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 131,151 miles

Slihgt binding on both rear wheels

Fail 7 Nov 2013 131,151 miles

Slihgt binding on both rear wheels

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 127,718 miles

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

SRS Warning lamp illuminated

Pass 14 Nov 2011 123,769 miles

Nearside & Offside Inner & Outer Sills Covered

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 115,423 miles

(both) front brake disc's slightly worn

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 115,421 miles

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

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

(both) front brake disc's slightly worn

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 98,312 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 98,312 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 77,434 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 48,225 miles

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

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 ZCU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZCU, 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 ZCU registered?

KR54 ZCU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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