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KR05 HBE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,496 mi
Last recorded88,496 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 88,496 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 88,496 miles

Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 31 Aug 2012 83,974 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 83,974 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 79,529 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 23 Aug 2010 66,228 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 52,558 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 36,840 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 36,828 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 33,482 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 HBE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KR05 HBE registered?

KR05 HBE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is KR05 HBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR05 HBE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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