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KS54 GHG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,470 mi
Last recorded165,470 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 GHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 165,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 152,282 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 141,374 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 131,926 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 118,212 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 118,091 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 108,248 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 93,283 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 82,808 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 63,675 miles

front and rear number plates [lamination starting to part]

Fail 23 Dec 2008 63,675 miles

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

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

front and rear number plates [lamination starting to part]

Pass 21 Dec 2007 43,197 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 GHG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KS54 GHG, 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 GHG registered?

KS54 GHG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 January 2005.

Is KS54 GHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS54 GHG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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