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KS54 HSZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,249 mi
Last recorded79,249 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 HSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 79,249 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlights slightly deteriorating, slightly affecting beam pattern

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 79,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad warning light on

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlights slightly deteriorating, slightly affecting beam pattern

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 74,376 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front -front arms inner bush worn/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog light glass broke

Pass 26 Jan 2024 65,737 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 61,699 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered grease (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 61,588 miles

parking brake just passed limits

Pass 30 Sep 2020 61,403 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 61,232 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 60,513 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 60,007 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 60,000 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 56,560 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs corroding on inner faces

Pass 28 Jul 2016 51,367 miles

Advise bonnet cable detached from handle. Re fitted during test. may be damaged.

Advise both sides rear tyres perished and out of shape.

Advise engine covers and under trays.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Jul 2016 51,367 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Advise bonnet cable detached from handle. Re fitted during test. may be damaged.

Advise both sides rear tyres perished and out of shape.

Advise engine covers and under trays.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jan 2016 46,526 miles

bonnet cable is not connected to handle

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Fail 20 Jan 2016 46,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

child seat fitted to nearside rear

bonnet cable is not connected to handle

Pass 2 Jan 2015 37,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 32,464 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 32,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 30,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 30,638 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre has shallow splitting to inner side wall

Pass 19 Jul 2012 24,066 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 18,126 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 17,896 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 13,684 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 11,518 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 HSZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HSZ, 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 HSZ registered?

KS54 HSZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 2005.

Is KS54 HSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS54 HSZ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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