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KS54 NVE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,792 mi
Last recorded124,792 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 NVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 124,792 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And suspension links (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear The parking brake only just met the requirements It may require adjustment or repair

Pass 28 Aug 2024 121,429 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 114,622 miles

Central Front Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 106,141 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust flexi worn

Pass 11 Sep 2021 101,339 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 101,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 101,320 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 101,319 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 99,513 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 99,513 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 93,916 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 89,898 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe to rear flexi

Pass 17 Dec 2015 84,117 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 78,986 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 75,172 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 72,422 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 72,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 67,358 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 67,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 64,200 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 64,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 60,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 52,899 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 41,843 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 NVE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NVE, 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 NVE registered?

KS54 NVE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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