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KS54 NGV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

148,460 mi
Last recorded148,460 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 NGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 148,460 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2025 147,934 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 147,916 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 147,907 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 147,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 147,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 146,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside park brake low effort

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 145,487 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 138,966 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2017 138,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2016 123,211 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 112,146 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 112,146 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 95,963 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 95,732 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 80,690 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 80,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 74,097 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 62,324 miles

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

front brake discs scored

Pass 8 Feb 2010 48,054 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 41,201 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 34,292 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

off rear near side front tyres just on the limits

Pass 31 Jan 2008 34,292 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

off rear near side front tyres just on the limits

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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KS54 NGV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 NGV, 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 NGV registered?

KS54 NGV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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