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KS54 USH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

107,693 mi
Last recorded107,693 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 USH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 107,693 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 101,577 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2020 97,692 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2019 92,151 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2019 92,151 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements numbers (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Rear number plate detriated

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2018 86,636 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 81,901 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 75,279 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 67,283 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 62,530 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 56,564 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2013 56,564 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 53,670 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 50,424 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 50,424 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 44,390 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 34,125 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 21,772 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 12,462 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 USH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 USH, 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 USH registered?

KS54 USH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 January 2005.

Is KS54 USH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS54 USH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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