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KS54 OGF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,929 mi
Last recorded135,929 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 OGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 135,929 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 120,530 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 110,673 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 105,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 84,031 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 69,942 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 69,922 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Mar 2009 56,355 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 56,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 38,550 miles

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

offside rear tyre cut on inner wall not to cord

Fail 22 Jan 2008 38,549 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear tyre cut on inner wall not to cord

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 OGF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 OGF, 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 OGF registered?

KS54 OGF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 February 2005.

Is KS54 OGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS54 OGF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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