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KR05 DGF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

154,402 mi
Last recorded154,402 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 DGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2013 154,402 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 152,209 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 152,209 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 134,432 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 134,427 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 120,677 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 120,676 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2011 113,357 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 103,421 miles

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

n/s and o/s front wheels have play

Fail 12 Feb 2010 103 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

n/s and o/s front wheels have play

Pass 11 Feb 2009 89,909 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 DGF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KR05 DGF, 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 DGF registered?

KR05 DGF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 June 2005.

Is KR05 DGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR05 DGF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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