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KR05 HBA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

41,620 mi
Last recorded41,620 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 41,620 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 May 2026 41,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 May 2025 34,007 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 34,006 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 32,544 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2023 32,447 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 32,447 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 32,261 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 31,409 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

slight gear oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2020 31,290 miles

slight oil leak form gearbox

Pass 17 Oct 2018 29,761 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2017 28,463 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 27,757 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 27,754 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 25,739 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 9 Jun 2014 24,998 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 24,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2012 22,443 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 22,442 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2011 21,026 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 18,880 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 18,427 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 HBA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HBA, 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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KR05 HBA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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