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KS54 YXU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,389 mi
Last recorded97,389 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 YXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 97,389 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 97,389 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 86,804 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 86,125 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both front. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 71,899 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 71,899 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 70,912 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 68,708 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 66,493 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Jan 2018 66,366 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jan 2017 63,039 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 59,759 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 56,679 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2014 54,046 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 51,021 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 47,927 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 47,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 44,802 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 41,536 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 35,603 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 35,601 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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 YXU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YXU, 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 YXU registered?

KS54 YXU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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