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KS54 HTC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

241,544 mi
Last recorded241,544 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 241,544 miles

Centre exhaust hanger missing - system still secured

Oil leak, but not excessive Under-trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 241,399 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Centre exhaust hanger missing - system still secured

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Under-trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 231,505 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 130,270 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 120,172 miles

Front Headlights have foggy lens

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 111,311 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 104,645 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 104,645 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 99,255 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 99,255 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)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 92,759 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 82,772 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 82,772 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 73,975 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 67,796 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 67,787 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 52,474 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 34,975 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 23,426 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 HTC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HTC, 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 HTC registered?

KS54 HTC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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