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KS54 HPY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

179,275 mi
Last recorded179,275 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 179,275 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 179,273 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 164,693 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 152,896 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 152,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 145,310 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 24 Oct 2013 129,363 miles

Brake pad warning light on.

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 117,335 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 117,335 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 105,469 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 91,139 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 74,215 miles

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

wipers startimg to smear

Pass 12 Feb 2009 57,884 miles

large lip on front inner brake disc faces

parking brake near to full travel when applied

Fail 7 Feb 2009 57,600 miles

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

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

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

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

large lip on front inner brake disc faces

parking brake near to full travel when applied

Pass 9 Feb 2008 37,501 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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 HPY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel 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 HPY, 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 HPY registered?

KS54 HPY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 February 2005.

Is KS54 HPY safe to buy?

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