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KS54 XHE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,554 mi
Last recorded134,554 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 XHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 134,554 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

diesel emissions, to clean to take readings

o/s mirror glass dull

Fail 7 Jan 2020 134,546 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

diesel emissions, to clean to take readings

o/s mirror glass dull

Pass 19 Dec 2018 122,046 miles

Offside door mirror glass dull

Fail 19 Dec 2018 122,046 miles

Offside door mirror glass dull

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 116,638 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 116,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45r17 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 113,144 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 113,102 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 110,584 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 106,281 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 102,737 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 97,979 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2011 93,884 miles

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 86,522 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 66,023 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 45,099 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 45,099 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 39,554 miles

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

unable to record emmissions particulate filter fitted.

Fail 14 Jan 2008 39,554 miles

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)

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

srs light on

unable to record emmissions particulate filter fitted.

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 XHE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XHE, 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 XHE registered?

KS54 XHE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 2005.

Is KS54 XHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS54 XHE shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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