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KS54 OGC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

90,473 mi
Last recorded90,473 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 OGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 90,473 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 87,839 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 87,766 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 84,619 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 78,792 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 78,791 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 74,101 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 70,862 miles

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2020 68,259 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 68,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 64,097 miles

headlamps deteriorated but light output not seriously reduced

Fail 1 Apr 2019 64,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamps deteriorated but light output not seriously reduced

Pass 21 Mar 2018 59,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear parking brake only just met the required brake performance

Pass 7 Mar 2017 56,831 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 54,495 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 54,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 50,647 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 47,843 miles

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

gear oil leaking

Pass 8 Mar 2013 43,508 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 39,824 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 39,824 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 35,377 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 35,377 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jan 2010 28,693 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 28,692 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 24,604 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 21,289 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 OGC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 OGC, 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 OGC registered?

KS54 OGC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 2005.

Is KS54 OGC safe to buy?

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