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KS55 TCX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

214,253 mi
Last recorded214,253 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS55 TCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 214,253 miles

NSR Tyre Bald Inner Edge

OSR Tyre Worn Inner Edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil not dripping during test (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Osf fog light inop

Fail 26 Jan 2022 214,249 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

NSR Tyre Bald Inner Edge

OSR Tyre Worn Inner Edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil not dripping during test (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Osf fog light inop

Pass 29 Dec 2020 199,268 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 199,268 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 186,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 170,056 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 155,298 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 140,207 miles

Central Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 135,974 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres have chunks out sidewalls

Pass 9 Dec 2014 128,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Dec 2013 120,733 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 115,101 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 106,292 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 95,386 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 85,289 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 85,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 75,243 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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KS55 TCX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 KS55 TCX, 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 KS55 TCX registered?

KS55 TCX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 December 2005.

Is KS55 TCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS55 TCX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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