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KS54 UJJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

182,565 mi
Last recorded182,565 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 182,565 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 182,565 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 170,372 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 170,371 miles

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

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 156,405 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 156,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 154,646 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 146,547 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 137,658 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 120,108 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 104,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2012 90,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

glow plug light on dash

unable to see outer sills due to covers fitted

washer level light on dash

Fail 7 Feb 2012 90,107 miles

washer level light on dash

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

glow plug light on dash

unable to see outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2011 75,245 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 68,568 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 60,636 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 60,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 92,743 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 92,741 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)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 52,085 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 UJJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UJJ, 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 UJJ registered?

KS54 UJJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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