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KS54 HSC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

52,893 mi
Last recorded52,893 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 HSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 52,893 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 52,893 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 52,321 miles

both front tyres heavily worn on edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake pads heavily worn

Fail 10 Aug 2012 52,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres heavily worn on edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake pads heavily worn

Pass 4 Aug 2011 41,458 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake pads 85% worn

nearside rear tyre heavily worn

Fail 4 Aug 2011 41,452 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake pads 85% worn

nearside rear tyre heavily worn

Pass 3 Aug 2010 53,855 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 31 Jan 2009 24,312 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 HSC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HSC, 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 HSC registered?

KS54 HSC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 2005.

Is KS54 HSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS54 HSC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KS54 HSC have outstanding finance?

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