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KJ55 FRU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

182,672 mi
Last recorded182,672 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 FRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 182,672 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 182,672 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 178,997 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

both front anti roll bar linkage dust cover deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2019 175,112 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 166,185 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 156,226 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME ENGINE BAY COMPONENTS

Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED BUT NOT LEAKING

UNDERTRAY FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Fail 12 Jan 2017 156,225 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME ENGINE BAY COMPONENTS

Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED BUT NOT LEAKING

UNDERTRAY FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Pass 4 Feb 2016 140,478 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 140,353 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 127,757 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front 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)

slight damage to the inner wall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 4 Feb 2014 120,462 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 120,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 115,916 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 106,173 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 95,000 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 94,990 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 77,071 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 58,235 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 58,235 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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 FRU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 KJ55 FRU, 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 FRU registered?

KJ55 FRU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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