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KS54 YXJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

236,994 mi
Last recorded236,994 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 YXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 236,994 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 229,859 miles

Exhaust hanger broken but system still supported

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 229,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust hanger broken but system still supported

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 223,266 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 223,266 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 216,436 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 215,813 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 215,813 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear one of the two (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 199,486 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 185,854 miles

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

EML illuminated

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 171,326 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 158,991 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 149,471 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 127,353 miles

n/s/f tyre wearin g on out edge

Pass 27 Apr 2009 106,746 miles

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

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

rear number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 1 Feb 2008 73,827 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 YXJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YXJ, 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 YXJ registered?

KS54 YXJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 February 2005.

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