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KS54 GHD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

248,650 mi
Last recorded248,650 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 248,650 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 248,637 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 247,845 miles

off side rear tyre border line

Fail 17 Jul 2017 247,834 miles

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

off side rear tyre border line

Pass 5 May 2016 243,881 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 243,881 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush roll bar link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 239,166 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 239,166 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 9 May 2014 228,355 miles

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

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

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

cut in o/s/f tyre outer wall

Fail 9 May 2014 228,355 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

cut in o/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 3 May 2013 213,500 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 3 May 2012 183,592 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 26 Apr 2011 161,897 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 161,897 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 140,971 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 123,625 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 96,273 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 86,657 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 86,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 GHD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GHD, 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 GHD registered?

KS54 GHD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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