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KS54 OGY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,297 mi
Last recorded153,297 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 OGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 153,297 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 148,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 148,164 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 140,234 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 140,140 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 131,302 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 123,671 miles

both front shockers have reduced damping effect

Fail 26 Apr 2017 123,671 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front shockers have reduced damping effect

Pass 2 Mar 2016 111,620 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 101,585 miles

Front tyres 78% worn and worn out on inner treads

Near side rear tyre 94% worn

Off side rear tyre 78% worn

Slight fluctuation on near side front and both rear brake readings

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2015 101,553 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front tyres 78% worn and worn out on inner treads

Near side rear tyre 94% worn

Off side rear tyre 78% worn

Slight fluctuation on near side front and both rear brake readings

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 91,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust clamp has a crack on the clamp maybe broken

n/s/f and n/s/r child seat fitted can't test seat belts

n/s/f very slight play in bottom joint

o/s/r seat folded down can't test seat belt

Fail 15 Mar 2014 91,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust clamp has a crack on the clamp maybe broken

n/s/f and n/s/r child seat fitted can't test seat belts

n/s/f very slight play in bottom joint

o/s/r seat folded down can't test seat belt

Pass 16 Mar 2013 81,686 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 69,714 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nsf wiperblade smearing screen slightly

passanger air bag warning light on

Pass 18 Mar 2011 57,560 miles

child seats fitted to both outer rear seats, not allowing full inspection of adult belts.

Pass 26 Mar 2010 48,294 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 38,904 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 38,904 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 31,966 miles

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

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

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

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

engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted.

Fail 11 Jun 2008

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

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

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 OGY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OGY, 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 OGY registered?

KS54 OGY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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