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KS54 GZR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,527 mi
Last recorded159,527 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 159,527 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 159,527 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 151,974 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 144,523 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 144,520 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 135,669 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 135,669 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 125,978 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 125,978 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 113,625 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 100,468 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 100,468 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 85,595 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 63,026 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front pads are around 90% worn and front discs liped and rusty

rear pads 90 % worn

rear springs slighty rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2010 39,810 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 Apr 2009 30,263 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 22,835 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 12,876 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 GZR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 GZR, 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 GZR registered?

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

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The MOT history for KS54 GZR shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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