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KS54 UJD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,885 mi
Last recorded197,885 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 UJD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 197,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 192,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 3 Sep 2022 191,178 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 8 May 2021 182,284 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 May 2021 182,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

offside rear tyre on legal limit and heavily worn on edges

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 May 2020 170,379 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2020 168,327 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 151,152 miles

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Front and rear indicators faded

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

Nearside front headlamp deteriorated

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight play in both front steering rack ends

Fail 2 Mar 2019 151,152 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Front and rear indicators faded

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

Nearside front headlamp deteriorated

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight play in both front steering rack ends

Pass 2 Mar 2018 141,499 miles

both front and rear indicators are faded

rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2017 133,759 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2017 133,620 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 121,579 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 121,383 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 109,200 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 105,561 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 105,561 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 102,383 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 99,046 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 94,828 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 90,804 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 86,084 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2008 86,084 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 67,042 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 UJD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 UJD, 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 UJD registered?

KS54 UJD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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