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KS54 UVY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

101,112 mi
Last recorded101,112 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2020 101,112 miles

Electronic stability control wiring damaged but not excessively (7.12 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose

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

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Jun 2020 101,112 miles

Electronic stability control wiring damaged but not excessively (7.12 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose

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

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Feb 2019 94,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jan 2018 78,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obstructing view of some components

Nearside Front top mount slightly dry causing squeaking on lock to lock check

Offside Front coil spring slightly seated incorrectly but still secure

Offside Front top mount dry causing squeaking on lock to lock check

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust hangers broken but exhaust still secure

noise coming from auxiliary belt area

Fail 16 Jan 2018 78,385 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' phone holder (8.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obstructing view of some components

Nearside Front top mount slightly dry causing squeaking on lock to lock check

Offside Front coil spring slightly seated incorrectly but still secure

Offside Front top mount dry causing squeaking on lock to lock check

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust hangers broken but exhaust still secure

noise coming from auxiliary belt area

Pass 13 Feb 2017 68,348 miles

Both front coil springs cable tied to strut

Engine under trays fitted restricting the view of some components

General under body corrosion

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Feb 2017 68,274 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Arm going up into hub (2.4.G.2)

Both front coil springs cable tied to strut

Engine under trays fitted restricting the view of some components

General under body corrosion

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 54,851 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 54,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 44,034 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 44,034 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 43,832 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 43,143 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 43,143 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 42,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 42,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 40,480 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 38,672 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 38,672 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 36,135 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 33,778 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 UVY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UVY, 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 UVY registered?

KS54 UVY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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