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KJ55 FRK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

150,680 mi
Last recorded150,680 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 FRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 150,680 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 143,970 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 136,293 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 126,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 25 Aug 2016 118,676 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 118,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 109,498 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 103,815 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 103,815 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 95,532 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2012 81,886 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 17 Aug 2012 81,812 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 17 Aug 2011 66,522 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brakes are worn

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 22 Jul 2010 51,672 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 49,190 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 46,456 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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KJ55 FRK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KJ55 FRK, 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 KJ55 FRK registered?

KJ55 FRK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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