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KS54 NPU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,438 mi
Last recorded129,438 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 129,438 miles

DAMAGE TO REAR BUMPER

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 129,438 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

DAMAGE TO REAR BUMPER

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 124,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON OUTER PART OF TYRE

Offside Front TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON OUTER PART OF TYRE

Offside Rear TYRE IS DOWN TO 3MM

Fail 29 Oct 2021 124,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON OUTER PART OF TYRE

Offside Front TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON OUTER PART OF TYRE

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear TYRE IS DOWN TO 3MM

Pass 3 Nov 2020 121,244 miles

DAMAGE TO O/S/R OF CAR

Fail 3 Nov 2020 121,244 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

DAMAGE TO O/S/R OF CAR

Offside Front DOOR STAY BROKEN

Pass 6 Jul 2019 116,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 112,793 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 99,628 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage - no cords visible

Fail 12 Jun 2017 99,616 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage - no cords visible

Pass 9 Jul 2016 96,275 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 91,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

the eml light is displayed

the nsf brake is slightly binding and the outer brake pad is showing signs of getting hot

the osf anti roll bar link lower ball joint dust cover is slightly worn/splitt

Pass 11 Mar 2014 85,723 miles

EML light on.

Nearside front brake sticking, detected during roller brake test.

Offside headlamp aim poor, unable to tell wheather it will dazzle other road users.

Offside rear tyre cut. (245 40 17)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 78,055 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 73,393 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 66,640 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 54,168 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 54,168 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

offside front tyre wearing low on outter edge recomend attention

Pass 21 May 2008 35,401 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 NPU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 NPU, 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 NPU registered?

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

Is KS54 NPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS54 NPU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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