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KS54 YHM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,118 mi
Last recorded148,118 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 YHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 148,118 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 148,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 131,872 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 125,295 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 116,754 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 108,260 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 98,881 miles

Engine cover + under panels fitted

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Camber (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Slight oil leak around the high pressure fuel pump

Fail 17 Nov 2015 98,782 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine cover + under panels fitted

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Camber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust bracket adrift but exhaust is still supported at time of test

Slight oil leak around the high pressure fuel pump

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge, requires attention

Pass 19 Nov 2014 88,870 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Nov 2013 78,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 21 Nov 2013 78,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 23 Nov 2012 67,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside wiper poor

Pass 21 Nov 2011 58,792 miles

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

slight play offside steering rack end

Fail 21 Nov 2011 58,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

slight play offside steering rack end

Pass 7 Sep 2010 47,813 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 35,268 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 33,490 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 28,458 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 YHM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YHM, 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 YHM registered?

KS54 YHM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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