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KR05 FDZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,526 mi
Last recorded134,526 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 134,526 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 119,781 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 112,037 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 99,700 miles

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

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

front brake discs very worn

offside repeater lamp damaged

Fail 4 Feb 2014 99,700 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake discs worn

offside repeater lamp damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2013 85,712 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 85,712 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 72,266 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)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2012 72,266 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2010 56,710 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2009 49,007 miles

Slight leak from radiator

Pass 25 Jun 2008 40,973 miles

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

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 FDZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FDZ, 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 FDZ registered?

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

Is KR05 FDZ safe to buy?

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