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KS54 NPV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

130,367 mi
Last recorded130,367 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 130,367 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 129,801 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Feb 2017 117,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 2 Feb 2017 117,972 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust mount broken

rear of vehicle bouncy

Pass 6 Feb 2016 107,302 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 99,006 miles

engine management light on

offside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

Fail 13 Feb 2015 99,006 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

offside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2014 89,688 miles

offside rear tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2013 80,473 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 70,020 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 70,072 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 58,327 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 58,325 miles

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

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 45,747 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 45,747 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 32,500 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 32,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 20,387 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 20,181 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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KS54 NPV 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 63.2%.

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 NPV, 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 NPV registered?

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

Is KS54 NPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS54 NPV shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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