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KR05 FCZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,138 mi
Last recorded94,138 miles
Recorded on30 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 FCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 May 2020 94,138 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 90,126 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 87,505 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 82,190 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 82,190 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 74,070 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 73,997 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 68,364 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 63,211 miles

both front tyres have low tread depth/uneven wear across tread area

protective shields fitted to underside of vehicle/full inspection not possible

Fail 17 Oct 2013 63,209 miles

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

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

both front tyres have low tread depth/uneven wear across tread area

protective shields fitted to underside of vehicle/full inspection not possible

Pass 20 Aug 2012 57,698 miles

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 20 Jul 2011 52,338 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 47,438 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 41,913 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 41,913 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 34,748 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 FCZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FCZ, 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 FCZ registered?

KR05 FCZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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