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KS54 HRN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,837 mi
Last recorded176,837 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 176,837 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 172,809 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2016 161,936 miles

park brake just met requirements 20%

Pass 3 Nov 2015 152,993 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 152,991 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 148,392 miles

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

parking brake warning light on

Fail 29 Oct 2014 148,392 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

parking brake warning light on

Pass 19 Nov 2013 140,664 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Nail in NSR tyre.

Slight play in OSF wheel top to bottom. Suspect wheel bearing.

Slight play top to bottom in NSF wheel. Suspect bearing.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 140,664 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front number plate cracked.

Nail in NSR tyre.

Slight play in OSF wheel top to bottom. Suspect wheel bearing.

Slight play top to bottom in NSF wheel. Suspect bearing.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 124,713 miles

advise slight lip rear discs

Pass 3 Nov 2011 109,580 miles

Front number plate cracked

Front tyres wearing on edges

N/S handbrake efficiency lower than O/S

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 109,580 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front number plate cracked

Front tyres wearing on edges

N/S handbrake efficiency lower than O/S

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 96,214 miles

advise front discs worn

advise pad warning sensor light on possibly o/s/f sensor

very strong advise o/s/r tre right on the limit at time of test

Pass 29 Oct 2009 82,268 miles

advise slight front brake imbalance

strong advise front discs heavily lipped

strong advise front pads very close to limit 1.5mm

strong advise o/s/f tyre has been fouling on inner arch liner not at time of test

Pass 29 Nov 2008 69,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 59,143 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 HRN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS54 HRN registered?

KS54 HRN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 January 2005.

Is KS54 HRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS54 HRN shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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