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LS54 KBN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,978 mi
Last recorded143,978 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 KBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 143,978 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 143,978 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 133,328 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 126,773 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside + nearside (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded offside + nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 118,333 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 118,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

o/s/f rim fitted with winter tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 110,367 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

both front tyres wearing on the outter edges

Fail 20 Jan 2014 110,364 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

both front tyres wearing on the outter edges

Fail 1 Feb 2013 101,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2013 101,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2012 15,007 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 82,858 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 77,397 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 75,437 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 75,234 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 52,148 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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LS54 KBN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LS54 KBN, 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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LS54 KBN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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