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KS54 GZM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,271 mi
Last recorded121,271 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 GZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 121,271 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 121,271 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 116,242 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 113,302 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend attention soon. (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted.

Pass 20 Oct 2015 108,200 miles

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR HAS SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 17 Nov 2014 102,983 miles

Air duct piping broken

Both front shock absorber top bearings noisy

Nearside front tyre is bald on the inside

Offside rear brake pads low

Fail 14 Nov 2014 102,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Air duct piping broken

Both front shock absorber top bearings noisy

Nearside front tyre is bald on the inside

Offside rear brake pads low

Pass 1 Nov 2013 80,464 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front wing damage

Fail 31 Oct 2013 80,424 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front wing damage

Pass 2 Nov 2012 60,394 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 53,803 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 46,458 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 40,792 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 33,264 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 25,060 miles

Nearside 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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KS54 GZM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GZM, 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 GZM registered?

KS54 GZM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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