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KS54 EGK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,383 mi
Last recorded177,383 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 EGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2019 177,383 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML illuminated indicating engine fault (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both number plate lights not working (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc's badly corroded on both inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F lower arm inner bush showing signs of wear and rubber cracking up but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets of rear pads nearing lower limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2016 169,287 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pip center (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 169,287 miles

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

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pip center (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 162,493 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 162,371 miles

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

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

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 11 Sep 2014 155,401 miles

exhaust correded

n/s/r tread depth low close to legal limit

o/s/r tread depth low

Pass 22 Nov 2013 144,538 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 117,920 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 29 Nov 2011 90,297 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 90,297 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 64,674 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 34,889 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 29,152 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 21,807 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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KS54 EGK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KS54 EGK, 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 KS54 EGK registered?

KS54 EGK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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