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KS54 ZBN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,060 mi
Last recorded160,060 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 160,060 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 29 Jan 2016 155,737 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 141,783 miles

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

both front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 27 Jan 2015 141,783 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 24 Jan 2014 127,112 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 112,150 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 26 Jan 2013 112,150 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 101,829 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

Fail 23 Jan 2012 101,816 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 10 Jan 2011 88,808 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 88,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 75,740 miles

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 62,081 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 46,055 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 45,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 ZBN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZBN, 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 ZBN registered?

KS54 ZBN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 2005.

Is KS54 ZBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS54 ZBN shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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