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KR05 FDK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,021 mi
Last recorded114,021 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 FDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 114,021 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 99,137 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear axel coroded

Rear both coilspring coroded

exaust coroded

Pass 20 Apr 2023 99,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 98,526 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2022 98,466 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust centre section hanger snapped

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 87,404 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 87,346 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached silencer (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 76,498 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 62,337 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 22,485 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 60,082 miles

rear hanger on exhaust system missing but system still secure

Pass 18 May 2017 57,655 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 57,655 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 54,819 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre

Fail 24 May 2016 54,818 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front nail in tyre

Pass 29 May 2015 51,150 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 51,150 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 29 May 2014 47,612 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2014 47,161 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 41,087 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2012 36,664 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 May 2012 36,664 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2011 32,500 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front inner pads appear low

rear tyres worn

transmission fluid leak

Pass 24 May 2010 29,583 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 26,813 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 23,350 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 FDK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FDK, 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 FDK registered?

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

Is KR05 FDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR05 FDK shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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