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KS54 HBY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,933 mi
Last recorded98,933 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 98,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded poor (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded poor (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak suspect g/box ()

Fail 13 Jan 2018 98,933 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded poor (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded poor (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak suspect g/box ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 87,921 miles

nearside rear tyre is wearing on edges

Fail 16 Jan 2017 87,920 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

nearside rear tyre is wearing on edges

Pass 13 Jan 2016 75,222 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

eml light on

Pass 21 Jan 2015 74,524 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 70,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 70,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 65,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2012 58,728 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 49,484 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 42,422 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 35,344 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 30,732 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 30,732 miles

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

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 HBY 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 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HBY, 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 HBY registered?

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

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