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KS54 UPT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,680 mi
Last recorded78,680 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 UPT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 78,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 69,853 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear,badly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm,becoming excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated badly perishing and cracking up (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated badly perishing and cracking up (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

oil leak

rear exhaust support bracket corroded away,insecure

rear seat-belts and buckles not tested - buckles jammed under seat

Pass 1 Aug 2020 66,842 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 66,842 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 57,584 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Engine covers and Under-trays fitted as standard, obscuring some components

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Replacement recommended (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Seriously worn on outer-side edge, but no ply or cords visible. Replacement recommended - 205/55/R16 - 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both, offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded. Both, offside and nearside

Rear differential leak, but not excessive

Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear and nearside front (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 57,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Engine covers and Under-trays fitted as standard, obscuring some components

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Replacement recommended (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Seriously worn on outer-side edge, but no ply or cords visible. Replacement recommended - 205/55/R16 - 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both, offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded. Both, offside and nearside

Rear differential leak, but not excessive

Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear and nearside front (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 54,792 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake pedal anti-slip provision missing

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

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded Both sides (2.4.G.4a)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle was presented for inspection in wet conditions

Fail 20 Dec 2017 54,792 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake pedal anti-slip provision missing

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

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded Both sides (2.4.G.4a)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle was presented for inspection in wet conditions

Pass 10 Jan 2017 52,637 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 50,253 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 50,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

EML on

Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm + has a nail

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 46,088 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 43,306 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 43,306 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 39,967 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 36,611 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 33,088 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 30,575 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 27,510 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 23,416 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 UPT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UPT, 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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KS54 UPT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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