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KR05 FDL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,308 mi
Last recorded149,308 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 149,308 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2018 149,308 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 140,437 miles

Engine management light on !!

Handbrake performance only just met it may require adjustment or repair

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Door mirror indicator (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Door mirror indicator (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 140,433 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating High level stop light (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure Hub bolt insecure !! (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on !!

Handbrake performance only just met it may require adjustment or repair

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Door mirror indicator (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Brake pad warning wire damaged !!

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Door mirror indicator (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak Rear of engine !! ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 128,092 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 106,848 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 106,848 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 99,580 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 76,803 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 74,384 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 74,371 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2010 72,058 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 66,535 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 66,535 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 May 2008 62,221 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 FDL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FDL, 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 FDL registered?

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

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