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KS54 USJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,996 mi
Last recorded138,996 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 138,996 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 129,242 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 129,241 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 100,398 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 100,398 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 89,373 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 79,100 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 79,100 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 67,734 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 67,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 61,651 miles

front number plate starting to delaminate

n/s/r tyre wearing low

parkbrake requires adjustment

Pass 17 Jan 2009 51,927 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Jan 2008 43,559 miles

front brake pads getting low

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

o/s/f tyre cut and damaged on outer edge due to accident damage

o/s/f wing and bumper damaged

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 USJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 USJ, 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 USJ registered?

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

Is KS54 USJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS54 USJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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