MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,702 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate very dim (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Side repeater not working located in door mirror (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint located on front suspension (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tyre tread (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer tyre edges (4.1.E.1)
engine management glow plug light illuminated
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on outer tyre edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre tread damaged marked location marked with chalk (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front suspension rear ball joint marked with chalk (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on outer tyre edge (4.1.E.1)
both front antiroll bar link dust covers deteriorating.
both front torque/reaction arm bushes starting to perish.
rear road springs corroding.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside parking brake becoming lazy.
slight perishing/movement in front torque/reaction arm bushes.
nearside parking brake becoming lazy.
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KS54 WVC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 WVC, 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 WVC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 January 2005.
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