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KR05 DFY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,475 mi
Last recorded102,475 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 DFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 102,475 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 95,200 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2019 77,983 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 77,983 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 73,374 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front door damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 27 Mar 2017 64,336 miles

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

Offside front door damaged

Plastic under tray fitted obscuring some testable items

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 64,336 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside front door damaged

Plastic under tray fitted obscuring some testable items

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 55,980 miles

engine covers and under car covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2015 53,635 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 48,308 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 47,102 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 May 2012 42,717 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 27 Jun 2011 37,232 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 34,858 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 30,410 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 26,167 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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KR05 DFY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KR05 DFY, 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 KR05 DFY registered?

KR05 DFY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 June 2005.

Is KR05 DFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR05 DFY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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