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KS54 EGY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

290,249 mi
Last recorded290,249 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 EGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 290,249 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 276,362 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2017 262,575 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x child seat fitted to rear. ()

Pass 29 Oct 2016 248,133 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2016 247,918 miles

Offside Rear Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint as marked (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2015 229,210 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded at rear section area.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Wear in O/S Intermediate steering rack end.

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 13 Oct 2014 209,489 miles

Front brake discs worn.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wear in O/S/R Anti-roll bar drop link.

Windscreen damaged.

Fail 8 Oct 2014 209,274 miles

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

Front brake discs worn.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wear in O/S/R Anti-roll bar drop link.

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 16 Oct 2013 192,705 miles

Front brake discs worn.

N/S/F Tyre worn close to legal limit.

O/S/F Tyre split on inner and oter side walls.

O/S/F Tyre worn close to legal limit.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wear in O/S/R anti-roll bar drop link lower joint area.

Pass 15 Oct 2012 173,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust blow at front section area.

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Fail 10 Oct 2012 172,922 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust blow at front section area.

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 14 Oct 2011 154,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust tail box poor condition

n/s rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 20 Oct 2010 141,106 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 126,332 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 126,332 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 106,132 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 106,132 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 76,562 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 EGY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc 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 KS54 EGY, 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 EGY registered?

KS54 EGY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 January 2005.

Is KS54 EGY safe to buy?

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