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KS54 NRU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,051 mi
Last recorded151,051 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 151,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 149,354 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users on hard acceleration (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 149,349 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users on hard acceleration (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 148,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 143,942 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 143,938 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 140,506 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 139,317 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 128,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner and outer edges !! (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner and outer edges ! (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 128,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower bal joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Front arm bal joint excessive movement (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner and outer edges !! (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner and outer edges ! (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 120,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 111,911 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 104,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 97,858 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 90,076 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 73,002 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 55,745 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 43,444 miles

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

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

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 NRU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NRU, 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 NRU registered?

KS54 NRU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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The MOT history for KS54 NRU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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