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KS54 HRW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

183,615 mi
Last recorded183,615 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 HRW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 183,615 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

all 3 wipers

mil light on

two front ali arm bushes worn

Fail 9 Apr 2018 183,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

all 3 wipers

mil light on

two front ali arm bushes worn

Pass 11 Apr 2017 664,468 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 174,083 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 164,455 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 164,454 miles

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

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 151,003 miles

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 9 Mar 2013 140,313 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 140,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

GLOW PLUG LIGHT ON

N/S/R TYRE 1.8MM

O/S/R TYRE 2MM

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 28 Jul 2012 123,629 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 123,531 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 73,724 miles

Uneven tyre wear on nearside front tyre

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 30,630 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 29,066 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 25,535 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 HRW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 HRW, 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 HRW registered?

KS54 HRW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 February 2005.

Is KS54 HRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS54 HRW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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