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KS54 ZBD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

153,599 mi
Last recorded153,599 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 ZBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 153,599 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 148,173 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 148,173 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 143,101 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 136,448 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 128,320 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 128,273 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Both headlamps slightly insecure

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 127,375 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Fail 29 Oct 2020 127,339 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 118,318 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 117,520 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 108,526 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 105,952 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 96,299 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 96,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 86,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 80,458 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 80,037 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 74,856 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 74,856 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 65,915 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 55,707 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 55,707 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 47,915 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 44,131 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 37,699 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 24,697 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 ZBD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 ZBD, 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 ZBD registered?

KS54 ZBD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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