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KS54 UJB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

136,003 mi
Last recorded136,003 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 UJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 136,003 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front & Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipe & suspension components corroded rear

parking brake weak

Fail 8 Jan 2025 136,003 miles

Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front & Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipe & suspension components corroded rear

parking brake weak

Pass 2 Jan 2024 130,333 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 128,088 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 124,604 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 124,604 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 120,679 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 119,110 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 119,110 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 115,315 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 111,415 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 107,080 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 102,390 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 97,433 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 91,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre splitting on inner sidewall

offside front tyre splitting on inner sidewall

Pass 2 Feb 2013 83,709 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 83,709 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)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 76,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 76,633 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 73,669 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 68,481 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 61,650 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 54,645 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 54,036 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 UJB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 UJB, 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 UJB registered?

KS54 UJB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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