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KS54 ZBG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,162 mi
Last recorded88,162 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 88,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 88,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle inner edge of brake disc (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded brake backplate/brake shoe mounting area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front rollbar link covers deteriorated

near side headlight deteriorated

near side rear brake back plate rusted

near side rear tyre wearing thin

off side front inner wheel arch guard damaged

off side front steel brake pipe rusted

rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

slight play in off side front lower rear suspension arm ball joint

undertrays fitted to floor pan and some rear suspension arms unable to fully inspect

vehicle tested with rear seats folded down-rear seat belts not checked

vehicle underside dirty

Pass 4 Nov 2020 83,748 miles

Rear SUBFRAME AND SUSPENSION RUSTING

Pass 8 Nov 2019 80,904 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 76,719 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides floor (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted cover fitted both rear suspention arms

Fail 7 Nov 2018 76,714 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides floor (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted cover fitted both rear suspention arms

Pass 1 Nov 2017 73,038 miles

bot rear brake back plate heavy corrosion

uneven wear on both front tyres

Fail 31 Oct 2017 73,026 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to back box (7.1.2)

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

bot rear brake back plate heavy corrosion

uneven wear on both front tyres

Pass 5 Oct 2016 69,645 miles

engine and floor covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2015 66,753 miles

Front both backplates

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

Rear both sides corrosion floor covers under car

Pass 6 Dec 2014 64,187 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Nov 2014 64,187 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 61,065 miles

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

under tray fitted not alowing full inspection

Pass 6 Dec 2012 57,653 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 53,768 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 53,768 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 49,311 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 14 Dec 2009 44,302 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 38,600 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 31,164 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 ZBG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZBG, 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 ZBG registered?

KS54 ZBG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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